Optics and Biometrics

Since the dawn of the Information Age in the mid-20^th century, digital information has become ubiquitous in modern society. Some 60% of the global population now actively uses the internet—engaging in personal banking, making purchases and accessing sensitive personal and work information, all from the convenience of a smartphone or personal laptop. Of course, the ability to access such sensitive data at the touch of a button raises serious security issues; thus reliable identity authentication is important to safeguard against fraud and theft.