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Infrared heavy metal-free quantum dots provide sensitive and fast sensors for eye-catching rider applications

Ag2te colloidal quantum dot SWIR photodiode on the left and solution-treated AG2TE quantum dots on the right. Credit: Jordi Cortés, ICFO. The frequency regime in shortwave infrared (SWIR) has very unique properties ideal for some applications, such as not easily affected by atmospheric scattering and being “eye guardian”. These include photodetection and range (LIDAR), methods for determining range and distance…