pinhole
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The researchers incorporated an array detector into their new microscope, allowing it to collect more light than a conventional system built around a pinhole and single detector.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Traditional confocal microscopes use a small opening called a pinhole and a single detector to isolate light from a selected area.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
For those without glasses or wanting to watch directly, you can do so using a pinhole projector.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Consultant ophthalmologist David Jones said his top four tips were to use eclipse glasses, a pinhole, colander or a cereal box.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Soon the mouth had receded to little more than a pinhole of light, and Jemmy stopped to catch his breath.
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
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