# Using Gas to See Coughs Penn State Super Photos By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-time-super-photo-using-gas-to-see-cough References: [iht](http://iht.com/articles/2008/10/28/healthscience/28cough.php) Schlieren photography allowed a cough to be photographed for the first time ever. *cough* So what? Dr. Gary Settles and Dr. Julian Tang at [Penn State](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diagnostic-imaging-system) used the technique to explore the [gaseous dynamics of a cough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respiratory-test). *cough* So what? Apparently there is some good application for using a small bright light source and some lenses with a curved mirror and a razor blade to take pictures of the air. The scientists may finally be able to capture the gaseous energy that propels Mick Jagger. Otherwise they will be left with using the technique to study the accuracy of computer models regarding explosions. Either way, pretty cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Schlieren Photography:** There is an opportunity for further development and application of this technique to capture and study various gas dynamics, beyond just coughs. - **Gaseous Energy:** Exploring and understanding the energy contained in gaseous substances can lead to innovative solutions in industries such as energy, propulsion, and aerospace. - **Accuracy of Computer Models:** Improving the accuracy of computer models regarding explosions can have significant implications in industries such as defense, safety, and engineering. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Incorporating schlieren photography techniques can revolutionize the field of photography, enabling capturing and visualizing elements that were previously invisible. - **Energy:** Harnessing gaseous energy efficiently can disrupt industries such as renewable energy, fuel technology, and power generation. - **Defense and Safety:** Advancements in understanding and predicting explosions can provide breakthroughs in defense systems, safety protocols, and disaster management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Fuelled Disease Detections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-acoustic-representations.md) - [Scientifically-Accurate Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-microbiology.md) - [Ultra-Fast Multi-Frame Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarf-1.md) - [AI-Powered Lung Ultrasounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-breathe.md) - [Noninvasive Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-breath-analysis.md) - [Lung Health-Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpen-spirometer.md) - [Wearer-Analyzing Respirators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask.md) - [Animal-Perspective Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-system-1.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md)