# Informative Photosynthesis Movies Imperial College London Made a Photosynthesis Movie Using Lasers By Joey Haar | Published 2016-12-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photosynthesis-movie References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/12/26/ultrafast-lasers-capture-elusive-photosynthesis-reactions/) & [www3.imperial.ac.uk](http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_1-12-2016-16-46-44) Researchers at the [Imperial College London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codiet) have recently developed a system to create a photosynthesis movie, capturing the natural process by which plants convert the Sun's light into usable energy. Through the use of [ultra-rapid laser pulsing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-olo), the scientists were able to piece together images of the lighting-fast Photosystem II enzyme reaction. While scientists have known about the broad strokes of photosynthesis for a long time, the minute details of the photosynthetic process have remained something of a mystery. This is because certain aspects of photosynthesis happen at incredibly fast rates -- on the scale of picoseconds (i.e. trillionths of a second.) By using precisely timed lasers, the Imperial College researchers were able to capture a photosynthesis movie in real time. The findings will be used to make [artificial photosynthesis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion), the process used in solar panels, more efficient in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ultra-rapid Laser Pulsing:** Opportunity to use ultra-rapid laser pulsing to capture and study fast reactions in various scientific fields. - **Real-time Movie Capture:** Opportunity to develop real-time movie capture techniques for studying intricate and rapid processes in different industries. - **Artificial Photosynthesis:** Opportunity to enhance and optimize artificial photosynthesis processes for improved solar energy conversion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Scientific Research:** Opportunity to revolutionize scientific research by capturing and analyzing fast reactions in various fields. - **Film and Animation:** Opportunity to create captivating movies and animations that accurately represent intricate natural processes using real-time capture techniques. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity to develop more efficient artificial photosynthesis techniques for enhancing solar energy conversion and storage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exceptionally Efficient Solar Cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-solar-cell.md) - [Growth-Stimulating Electronic Soils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-soil.md) - [Immersive Solar-Powered Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-minutes-and-20-seconds.md) - [Animal-Perspective Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-system-1.md) - [Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-petunia.md) - [Fluorescent Nano Fertilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-fertilizer.md) - [Sunlight-Evoking Plant Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equinox-light.md) - [Biology-First Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyview.md) - [Soil-Powered Light Sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soli.md)