By splitting the laser beam across a micro-lens array, they increased the aperture size while maintaining a wide field of view. Specialized laser modules emitted "chirped" signals across a ...

The system detected details as small as 1.7mm / 0.07 inches and measured distances with an accuracy of 15.6mm / 0.61 inches – a performance 100 times better than the current best spy cameras ...

This breakthrough, achieved by scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, could allow China to monitor foreign military assets, including spy satellites ... include: Micro-lens array ...