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Area of Science:

Optoelectronics
Infrared imaging technology
Liquid crystal applications

Background:

Traditional infrared cameras have limitations in certain applications.
The need for real-time thermal imaging of biological surfaces is growing.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a new infrared video camera system.
To demonstrate the use of liquid crystal films in thermal imaging.

Main Methods:

Development of an infrared video camera operating in the 8-14 micrometer range.
Utilizing the thermo-optical properties of a liquid crystal film.
Employing a scanning polarimeter for image acquisition.
Visualizing the image on a television screen.

Main Results:

Successful visualization of the human body surface.
Achieved a rapid response time of 0.1 seconds.
Demonstrated the effectiveness of liquid crystal films for IR imaging.

Conclusions:

The new IR video camera offers a fast and effective method for thermal imaging.
Liquid crystal technology is a viable approach for developing advanced IR imaging systems.
The system is suitable for applications requiring real-time surface temperature monitoring.