Solid State Photomultiplier

A solid state photomultiplier is a sensor designed to scan for very weak lightsources. Entirely digital, it is smaller and lighter than its older cousin the photomultiplier tube, and consumes far less power.

It gets its name from the way it works ? it senses incoming photons, and replicates them, multiplying the number of photons several times before a detector picks up the hue, and intensity of the signal.

Because the solid state device uses so little power, it is ideal for placement inside VR interfaces such as a HMD, where the little reflected light that exists, is perfect for detecting slight muscle movements non-invasively.

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Simulating the Connection Between Fluid Droplets and a Solid Surface
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Hydroxyapatite Bone Grafts
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Using Simple Brains to Understand the Mechanics of Emotion
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VR Cultural Icons: Lightcycles
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Quick Start: Developing Your Character
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Character Development and Storytelling for Games

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The Trials and Tribulations of Tribology
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Populating Ghostville Part 3: The Long Haul
Advertising worked, your world is starting to feel wityh people. So, what happens now? This is the point at which you stop being developers and become 'community managers'. This article will give you some good, solid tips on how to proceed, to manage your community, to nurture it, and to prune out some of the weeds.

Introduction to Augmented Reality: Hitlab
This promotional video by the Human Interface Technology Lab, is a little dated now, but serves as a good solid introduction to the possibilities inherent in augmented reality. High on visuals and demonstrations, low on technical specs.

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