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From: Ralph Reinhold <ralph.r.reinhold@boeing.com>
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Jason@cryo.bts.med.ualberta.ca wrote:
> 
> I am looking for a video camera that can be coupled to a microscope
> which will allow for real-time thermal imaging.  Has anyone heard of
> such a thing?  I know Nikon makes a camera for this application, does
> anyone know of any other manufacturers?
> 
> Jason Acker
> Jas@bts.med.ualberta.ca
1) Most microscope optics are opaque to thermal infrared.  (All that I
know of)
2) Most "low cost" infrared cameras are limited to about 5 microns max
which precludes low noise discrimination near room temperature.  
3) A macro lens with a thermal imager is your only chance. This will be
limited to about 16X.
4) There are a couple of HgCdTe systems and I think one or two InSb
system(s) out there which are designed for macroscopy <<100X.
