New photonic device efficiently beams light into free space
MIT News • 3/11/2026 – 3/12/2026
Summary
A new photonic device has been developed that efficiently beams light into free space. This device features light-emitting structures that curl off the chip surface, which could enable advanced displays, high-speed optical communications, and larger-scale quantum computers.
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