Hair-width LEDs could at some point replace lasers

What’s Happening

Let’s talk about LEDs no wider than a human hair could soon take on work traditionally handled by lasers, from moving data inside server racks to powering next-generation displays.

New research co-authored by UC Santa Barbara doctoral student Roark Chao points to a practical path forward. (plot twist fr)

The study is published in the journal Optics Express.

Why This Matters

This could have implications for future research in this area.

The scientific community tends to find developments like this significant.

The Bottom Line

This story is still developing, and we’ll keep you updated as more info drops.

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