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Revolutionary Device Reads Text 1.36km Away with AI

5/25/2025

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A groundbreaking imaging device developed by researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China can read text from an astonishing 1.36 kilometers away using intensity interferometry. This innovative approach boosts resolution by 14 times over conventional telescopes, paving the way for high-resolution optical imaging and the potential integration of AI for enhanced interpretation.

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A groundbreaking imaging device developed by researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China can read text from an astonishing 1.36 kilometers away using intensity interferometry. This innovative approach boosts resolution by 14 times over conventional telescopes, paving the way for high-resolution optical imaging and the potential integration of AI for enhanced interpretation.