In this episode of Photonics Hot List...
Using a spectroscopy detection method, instead of relying on standard physical characteristics and photos, researchers in China are working to enhance and improve recycling processes and proper reuse of various resources.
Traditionally, high exciton concentrations mean high rates of annihilation for photoexcitation, prompting negative effects on energy efficiency for things like solar cells. But researchers have found that quantum interference changes the game.
Thermal imaging, IR imaging, and machine learning—in the form of a new heat-assisted detection and ranging system—could be the winning combination for advancements in applications including autonomous devices, robotics, healthcare monitoring, and defense applications.
