Simple concave mirrors take perfectly sharp photos in both visible and infrared light at the exact same time.

Glass lenses have a physical flaw where they cannot focus different colors of light onto the same point, forcing cameras to choose between visible or infrared views. This new setup replaces complex glass arrays with basic metal mirrors and a digital backbone to eliminate that blur entirely. The system processes light across a massive spectrum to produce high-resolution images that are in focus from the foreground to the horizon. This technology removes the need for heavy, expensive lens sets in specialized imaging equipment. It could eventually allow smartphones or self-driving cars to see through thick fog and darkness with the clarity of a sunny day.