
Pharsighted provides time-resolved, depth-of-field particle image velocimetry (PIV) systems and high-speed imaging solutions for analyzing fluid dynamics, cavitation, and biomechanical phenomena. Their technology captures full-field flow velocities and underwater shockwave behavior with high temporal resolution. The company also documents electrical arc emissions generated by Tesla coils, supporting advanced research and engineering applications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Researchers and engineers studying fluid dynamics, cavitation, and high-speed phenomena often lack accessible, high-resolution tools to capture transient events like underwater shockwaves or bubble collapse. Conventional imaging systems may not provide the temporal or depth-resolved accuracy needed to analyze these fast, complex processes in detail.
Solution
Pharsighted offers time-resolved, depth-of-field PIV systems that enable full-field flow velocity measurements and detailed analysis of cavitation bubble dynamics. Their technology captures high-speed events such as underwater shockwave expansion and the biomechanical impact of collapsing bubbles, as seen in pistol shrimp strikes. The company also documents electrical arc emissions from Tesla coils, providing a versatile platform for studying rapid energy discharges. By combining advanced imaging with precise timing, Pharsighted supports both fundamental research and applied engineering in fluid dynamics and related fields.
Target Audience
Primary customers are research institutions, university laboratories, and engineering firms specializing in fluid dynamics, biomechanics, and high-speed physical phenomena.
Features
- Time-resolved depth-of-field PIV for full-field flow velocity analysis
- High-speed imaging of underwater shockwave expansion and cavitation bubble behavior
- Biomechanical analysis of cavitation-induced forces, including pistol shrimp predation
- Capability to capture and document electrical arc emissions from Tesla coil generation