Strobe Alley Birth of High Speed!

Strobe Alley

Doc Edgerton was the scientist behind the modern high speed camera and imaging techniques. His experiments made slow motion and the possibility of freezing incredibly fast phenomena a possibility.  The principles many decades later remain the same such as extreme amounts of light and ultra fast shutters along with a highly sensitive film or sensor for modern photo and video.

As a piece of history, Strobe Alley is a repository of technology and information from the early days of high speed and what it took to get us here. We found an old video that goes through the place with explanations about these aging strobes and gadgets. You can visit this place at MIT’s Edgerton center if you are ever there but you can also take a look through this footage.

Strobe Alley- The following footage is in two parts. Enjoy!

Edgerton Center Strobe Alley Part 1 of 2 posted by Lawrence Molczyk:

Edgerton Center Strobe Alley Part 2 posted by Lawrence Molczyk:

You can find more information about these subjects at the MIT Edgerton center website: https://edgerton.mit.edu

https://edgerton.mit.edu/contact/edgerton-center-strobe-alley

Bonus Related Videos:

Dr. Edgerton and his strobelight posted by : ProjectEpiphany

Dr. Harold Edgerton on Late Night With David Letterman, February 19, 1985: Posted by Don Giller:

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