New camera uses just 1 photon per pixel. The technology may have military applications as well as in areas of long-range remote sensing, particularly in mapping, and in self-driving cars where speed of acquisition is critical.

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New camera uses just 1 photon per pixel. The technology may have military applications as well as in areas of long-range remote sensing, particularly in mapping, and in self-driving cars where speed of acquisition is critical.