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pinhole

[pin-hohl] / ˈpɪnˌhoʊl /




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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

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

The safest way is to use certified solar glasses or create a pinhole viewer.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Instead of straining vegetables and pasta, you can use a colander to achieve a similar effect to that of the pinhole projector.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

The rising sun makes a pinhole on the horizon.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr


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