Texas researchers work on microchips to see through objects

Most of us have been fascinated by devices since childhood that let you see through objects. Wouldn’t it be cool to see past a wall or building, Most of us have been fascinated by devices since childhood that let you see through objects. Wouldn’t it be cool to see past a wall or building, almost like gaining superhero powers? The team at the Texas University at Dallas has ‘tuned a small, inexpensive microchip to discern a “terahertz” band of the electromagnetic spectrum.’ The design of the chip uses Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor technology which leaves behind processors that are commonly found in personal computers, smartphones, televisions and even video games. The combination of CMOS and terahertz means you could put this chip and a transmitter on the back of a cell phone, turning it into a device carried in your pocket that can see through objects,” revealed electrical engineering professor Kenneth O said in a statement Friday.