Trapping light on thermal photodetectors shatters speed records
Phys.org
March 4, 2026
Electrical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated the fastest pyroelectric photodetector to date, which works by absorbing heat generated by incoming light. Capable of capturing light from the entire electromagnetic spectrum, the ultrathin device requires no external power, operates at room temperature and can be readily integrated into on-chip applications.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/4/2026