Miniaturized infrared detectors

Excessive miniaturization of infrared (IR) detectors is vital for his or her integration into next-generation shopper electronics, wearables and ultra-small satellites. Up to now, nonetheless, IR detectors have relied on cumbersome (and costly) supplies and applied sciences. A staff of scientists has now succeeded in growing an economical miniaturization course of for IR spectrometers primarily based on a quantum dot photodetector, which may be built-in on a single chip.