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Exploring the Fastest Thing in the Universe: A DIY Billion Frames Per Second Camera
In a cozy garage filled with various projects and the recognizable emblem of Alpha Phoenix, a creative endeavor begins—a quest to explore the unfathomable speed of light. The dream? To capture light traveling 18 feet across the garage using a homemade camera capable of recording at an astonishing one billion frames per second (FPS). This endeavor stems from a fascination that started over a decade ago with a groundbreaking video from researchers at the MIT Media Lab. Here, we delve into the intriguing process and discoveries made along the way.