Evolution of Forensic Photography and Camera Obscura

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What is the literal translation of the Italian word 'Camera Obscura'?

Darkened Fox

Who is credited with the invention of the pinhole camera and the camera obscura?

Alhazen

What is the process by which Silver Nitrate turns into an image?

Photoreduction

What was the significance of Johann Henrich Schulze's discovery of Silver Nitrate?

<p>It demonstrated that Silver Nitrate is sensitive to light and capable of producing images</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who replaced the hole with a lens in the Camera Obscura, making the image brighter and sharper?

<p>Jean Baptiste Forta</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a developing agent in the process described?

<p>Converts silver ions to metallic silver</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is credited with inventing the Daguerrotype?

<p>Louise Jacques Mande Daguerre</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Silver Chloride considered more sensitive in recording images compared to Silver Nitrate?

<p>It has a higher sensitivity to light</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the silver ions (Ag⁺) exposed to light in the process described?

<p>They form metallic silver particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the photography process described, what is the purpose of the fixing agent?

<p>Stabilizes the metallic silver image</p> Signup and view all the answers

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