Infrared heavy-metal-free quantum dots deliver sensitive and fast sensors for eye-safe LIDAR applications
The frequency regime lying in the shortwave infrared (SWIR) has very unique properties that make it ideal for several ...
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Heavy-metal-free quantum dots enable high-speed, eye-safe LIDAR breakthrough
LIDAR is a system that calculates distances using laser pulses, similar to how SONAR uses sound waves. SWIR waves are unique ...
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Infrared Quantum Dots Revolutionize Eye-safe LIDAR Sensors
The frequency regime lying in the shortwave infrared (SWIR) has very unique properties that make it ideal for several applications, such as being less ...
Caterpillar taps Luminar’s lidar for self-driving construction equipment
Caterpillar says it will integrate Luminar’s hardware into its Cat Command autonomy platform, which it uses to power ...
Single-photon LiDAR delivers detailed 3D images at distances up to 1 kilometer
"Also, since SNSPD detectors can operate at wavelengths longer than 1550 nm, this design opens the door to developing a ...
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The invisible power of infrared sensor technology
Antimony provides a number of key advantages over traditional silicon-based APDs for LiDAR sensors by operating in the 'eye-safe' 1550 nm infrared range. This is essential for industries and ...