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Top Technologies That Cracked the Holy Grail of Invisibility

— April 10, 2007 — Social Good
Last year, scientists figured out the "complex mathematical equations for making objects invisible by bending light around them." This year, engineers are now using those calculations to make the dream a reality by designing “a relatively simple device that ought to be able-one day soon-make objects as big as an airplane simply disappear."

See pictures below: 1) Green Coat: "Back in 2003, a professor at the University of Tokyo created an optical camouflage system that makes anyone wearing a special reflective material seems to disappear." 2) Aston Martin: "Scientists discovered a new way to make objects invisible back in 2006. the idea was to employ metamaterials, a complex hybrid structure of metal and insulator that makes light move around an object. But, it was not easy to make cloaking devices that work on more than one wavelength of light at a time.” 3) See-through Shirt with Poster In Background: This year, scientists at the University of Tokyo developed optical-camouflage technology and made the “invisibility cloak a reality."
Trend Themes
1. Optical Camouflage - The development of optical camouflage technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fields of military, security, and entertainment.
2. Metamaterials - The advancement of metamaterials opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and fashion.
3. Invisibility Cloak - The creation of an actual invisibility cloak paves the way for disruptive innovation in industries like surveillance, architecture, and virtual reality.
Industry Implications
1. Military - The military industry can explore the use of optical camouflage technology for stealth operations and improved camouflage techniques.
2. Security - The security industry can leverage optical camouflage technology to enhance surveillance and create advanced disguise techniques for undercover operations.
3. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can incorporate optical camouflage technology in stage performances, movies, and virtual reality experiences to create captivating illusions and special effects.
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