# Visible Light X-Rays Institut Langevin Researchers Develop New Way to See Through Opaque Objects By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-10 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/institut-langevin References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/10/scientists-use-visible-light-to-see-through-solid-surfaces.html) & [institut-langevin.espci.fr](http://www.institut-langevin.espci.fr/) French researchers from the Institut Langevin have developed new technology to see-through [opaque surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondestructive-component-analysis). According to PSFK, "The scientists used a laser, a digital camera and a projector to extract images from light passing through a solid surface by interpreting how the surface makes the [light scatter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-detection)." What these Institut Langevin researchers have discovered could potentially replace [X-ray and ultrasound technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-imaging-systems) in medical procedures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Opaque Surfaces Imaging:** Innovative technology that can extract images from light passing through solid surfaces has the potential to disrupt medical imaging. - **Alternative Medical Imaging:** The use of visible light x-rays as an alternative to traditional x-ray and ultrasound technology offers a new opportunity for disruptive innovation in the medical industry. - **Laser-based Imaging:** The use of lasers to extract images from opaque surfaces is a trend in imaging technology that could have significant impact across multiple industries. ### Where This Applies - **Medical Equipment:** Medical equipment manufacturers could potentially adopt visible light x-rays as an alternative to traditional imaging methods. - **Security:** Laser-based imaging has potential applications in the security industry, including the detection of hidden objects. - **Industrial Inspection:** Innovations in imaging technology could make it possible to extract images from opaque surfaces during industrial inspection processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Realistic Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidlight.md) - [Advanced 3D X-Ray Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-xray.md) - [Laser-Enabled Color Discoveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-olo.md) - [Optical Illusion Invisibility Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-shield.md) - [Smart City Infrastructure Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siliconphotonics.md) - [3D Vein-Viewing Medical Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adison-vein-locator.md) - [3D Glass Printing Methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complex-glass-structures.md) - [Revolutionary Medical Imaging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-imaging-systems.md) - [Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-shield-co.md)