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Bill Gates and the Los Alamos Complex Systems Group: https://voat.co/v/thinkdrafts/3702298/22869792

Steven P. Brumby's research while affiliated with Los Alamos National Laboratory https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/8962297_Steven_P_Brumby

Papers: Evolving spatio-spectral feature extraction algorithms for hyperspectral imagery, Evolving feature extraction algorithms for hyperspectral and fused imagery, International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, International Symposium on Remote Sensing, Evolutionary computation and post wildfire land-cover mapping with multispectral imagery

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Remote sensing to detect a human's physiological state

An introduction to hyperspectral imaging and its application for security, surveillance and target acquisition - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1179/174313110X12771950995716

This paper introduces the concept and principles of hyperspectral imaging (HSI) and it briefly outlines how the defence and homeland security sectors can benefit from the application of this extremely versatile technology. This paper outlines the pros and cons of the various HSI system configurations, with particular emphasis on two of the most commonly deployed spectrograph techniques, namely, the dispersive system and the narrow-band tuning filter system. It describes how HSI can be utilized for target acquisition particularly when there is no a priori knowledge of the target, and then shows how it can be used for the recognition and tracking of targets with desired or known signature characteristics. The paper also briefly mentions the possibility of remote HSI being used for recognizing a human's physiological state such as that induced by stress or anxiety. Real experimental data collected during the course of our research have been utilized throughout this paper to help understand the versatility and effectiveness of HSI technology.

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University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Arizona_College_of_Optical_Sciences

The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences, considered the largest institute for optics education in the United States, is dedicated to research and education in optics with an emphasis on engineering.

The creation of the Optical Sciences Center, as the College was formerly known, was proposed by the Air Force Institute of Technology, together with the needs in Optics Committee of the Optical Society of America and Dr. Aden Meinel, Director of Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona in the early 1960s. The Center was established in 1964 thanks to the financial support of the University of Arizona Foundation with Dr. Aden Meinel as its first Director. The first research contracts given to the College came from the United States Air Force. Today, the College has partnerships with more than 40 corporations

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Optics Valley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optics_Valley

Optics Valley is a region in southern Arizona, centered on Tucson, that is home to a high concentration of optics companies spawned by research at the University of Arizona. Based on the idea of a technology cluster such as Silicon Valley, Optics Valley is known not only for its optics industry and research but also for the astronomical observatories located in the mountains of southern Arizona where clear skies and isolated peaks make for superior observing conditions

Research centers

University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences

Steward Observatory

National Optical Astronomy Observatory

Lunar and Planetary Laboratory

Arizona Center for Mathematical Sciences

Center for Integrated Access Networks (CIAN)

Astronomical observatories

Mount Graham International Observatory

Kitt Peak National Observatory

Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory (Mount Hopkins)

Mount Lemmon Observatory

Catalina Station (Mount Bigelow)

Companies

4D Technology

Applied Energetics

Areté Associates

Arizona Optical Systems

BioVigilant Systems

Breault Research Organization

Bruker

Composite Mirror Applications, Inc.

Dataforth

Edmund Optics

Engineering Synthesis Design, Inc. (ESDI)

EOS Technologies

Everest Interscience

Faxitron Bioptics, LLC

Hextek Corporation

Instant BioScan

Lasertel

NP Photonics

Opt-E

Optical Data Associates

Photometrics

Prism Solar Technologies

Raytheon

REhnu

Ruda-Cardinal Optical Systems

Spectral Instruments

Spectral Instruments Imaging

Synopsys (formerly Optical Research Associates)

Zygo Corporation