Integrated computational imaging systems. Technologies for new possibilities

New imaging optical sensor technologies based on progress in nano and micro technologies are discussed. This rapid development together with the advances in computing and information processing is shown to form the basis for a new paradigm in sensor system design. This will not only make adaptive sensor systems feasible and improve performance but also influence stealth technologies. The basic principles and some realizations of such systems are given. The technical performance of such systems is now being improved. The effective employment of the systems has to be developed in parallel.