The Evolution of Photodetector Technology: From Cold War Innovation to Quantum-Enabled Frontiers

The story of photodetectors—the foundational devices that convert light into electrical signals—is one of relentless innovation at the intersection of materials science, semiconductor engineering, and photonics. What began as a strategic wartime necessity has blossomed into a critical enabling technology that now permeates nearly every sector of modern life. From basic photodiodes to quantum-level sensors,…

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