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Charge-coupled device

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A tiny chip takes pictures.

CCD charge transfer animation.gif
CCD charge transfer animation.gif
It catches light to make a photo. This helps cameras work well. It is used in big science tools. We use it to see things. Do you like taking photos?
Nobel Prize 2009-Press Conference KVA-19.jpg
Nobel Prize 2009-Press Conference KVA-19.jpg

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Delta-Doped Charged Coupled Devices (CCD)...
File:Nobel Prize 2009-Press Conference KVA-19.jpg
Nobel Prize 2009-Press Conference KVA-19.jpg
File:CCD charge transfer animation.gif
CCD charge transfer animation.gif
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CCD_SONY_ICX493AQA_sensor_side.jpg
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ArgusCCD.jpg
File:CCD line sensor.JPG
CCD line sensor.JPG
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IECCD55-20.jpg
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Propellor with rolling-shutter artifact.jpg
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EMCCD2 color en.svg
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Output vs input electrons.png
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SDSSFaceplate.gif
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Bayer pattern on sensor.svg

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