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ICFO and Qurv researchers have fabricated a new high-performance shortwave infrared (SWIR) image sensor based on non-toxic colloidal quantum dots. In their study published in Nature Photonics, they report on a new method for synthesizing functional high-quality non-toxic colloidal quantum dots integrable with complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology.

Invisible to our eyes, shortwave infrared (SWIR) light can enable unprecedented reliability, function and performance in high-volume, computer vision first applications in service robotics, automotive and consumer electronics markets. Image sensors with SWIR sensitivity can operate reliably under adverse conditions such as bright sunlight, fog, haze and smoke. Furthermore, the SWIR range provides eye-safe illumination sources and opens up the possibility of detecting material properties through molecular imaging.

Colloidal quantum dots (CQD) based image sensor technology offers a promising technology platform to enable high-volume compatible image sensors in the SWIR. CQDs, nanometric semiconductor crystals, are a solution-processed material platform that can be integrated with CMOS and enables accessing the SWIR range. However, a fundamental roadblock exists in translating SWIR-sensitive quantum dots into key enabling technology for mass-market applications, as they often contain heavy metals like lead or mercury (IV-VI Pb, Hg-chalcogenide semiconductors). These materials are subject to regulations by the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), a European directive that regulates their use in commercial consumer electronic applications.

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“The first A in NASA stands for aeronautics. And we’re all about groundbreaking aerospace innovation,” Melroy said. “The X-59 proudly continues this legacy, representing the forefront of technology driving aviation forward.”

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The computing power of today is based on increasingly teeny tiny bits of silicon, transistors. What happens when we can’t make them any smaller, and the CPUs in our computers any faster? In this episode of Future of Tech, we explore a possible solution in the world of DNA computing.

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Embark on a captivating journey into the world of DNA computing in this odyssey! Join us as we unravel the secrets behind this cutting-edge technology, where the building blocks of life transform into powerful computational tools. From its intriguing origins to the complex processes of molecular magic, we unravel the secrets behind DNA’s newfound role as a liquid computer. Join our enlightening odyssey as we venture through the historical milestones and the innovative techniques that have propelled this field into the future. Discover how DNA molecules, once the code of life, are now decoding complex problems, ushering in an era of limitless possibilities. Don’t miss out on this exciting adventure – the future of molecular computing awaits!\.