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Hypercentric optics: A camera lens that can see behind objects
Applied Science
Applied Science shows how telecentric and hypercentric optics differ from normal lenses, producing no or negative perspective. The video builds a telecentric system from a Fresnel lens and demonstrates a lens that can see around objects.
Commenters cite it as the clearest demonstration of hypercentric lenses and of looking around objects with optics.
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