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Laser system for identification, tracking, and control of flying insects

Optics Express, ISSN: 1094-4087, Vol: 24, Issue: 11, Page: 11828-11838
2016
  • 33
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 98
    Captures
  • 58
    Mentions
  • 281
    Social Media
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Metrics Details

  • Citations
    33
    • Citation Indexes
      31
    • Patent Family Citations
      1
      • Patent Families
        1
    • Policy Citations
      1
      • Policy Citation
        1
  • Captures
    98
  • Mentions
    58
    • News Mentions
      58
      • News
        58
  • Social Media
    281
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      281
      • Facebook
        281

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Article Description

Flying insects are common vectors for transmission of pathogens and inflict significant harm to humans and agricultural production in many parts of the world. We present proof of principle for an optical system capable of highly specific vector control. This system utilizes a combination of optical sources, detectors, and sophisticated software to search, detect, and identify flying insects in real-time, with the capability of eradication using a lethal laser pulse. We present data on two insect species to show species distinction; Diaphorina citri, a vector of the causal agent of citrus greening disease, and Anopheles stephensi, a malaria vector.

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