In this episode of Photonics Hot List:
A team at the University of Stuttgart in Germany has developed a new approach to quickly detect and identify even the lowest concentrations of gases. The team’s findings—detailed in Optica—show promise for applications including real-time environmental monitoring.
U.S. photonics and optics manufacturers are now preparing for the aftermath of an impending supply chain disruption. China’s Commerce Ministry has banned all exports of gallium and germanium (materials that have become increasingly critical in the development of photonics and optics technologies), leaving many companies forced to seek alternatives.
In business news, GlobalFoundries is now creating a new center in Malta, New York that will focus on advanced packaging and testing capabilities for U.S.-made chips. And the U.S. Department of Energy has announced funding allocations for quantum-related research projects.
