A new trick for merging lasers with silicon could finally make photonic chips cheap, fast, and ready for mass production

Researchers develop laser-chip combo that handles heat, fits existing manufacturing, and enables faster, cheaper, and denser photonic circuits for real-world tech applications.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/a-new-trick-for-merging-lasers-with-silicon-could-finally-make-photonic-chips-cheap-fast-and-ready-for-mass-production

Created 1d | Jul 24, 2025, 10:10:05 PM


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