"Breakthrough: Ultrafast Camera Sets Record at 156.3 Trillion Frames Per Second"

Canadian researchers have developed the SCARF camera system, capable of capturing up to 156.3 trillion frames per second using passive femtosecond imaging. This breakthrough in ultrafast photography allows for the study of micro-events that occur too quickly for existing sensors, such as absorption in a semiconductor and demagnetization of a metal alloy. The camera uses computational imaging to process time-staggered inputs and create a full picture, enabling the study of phenomena like femtosecond laser ablation and shock-wave interaction with living cells. The system, made using off-the-shelf optical components, represents a significant advancement in ultrafast imaging technology.