Silicon photonics chip advances lidar sensor performance

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MIT researchers developed a silicon-photonics chip that could enable compact, high-performance lidar sensors. This advance uses an array of integrated antennas to minimize crosstalk, allowing for a wider field of view and low-noise operation compared to previous designs. The innovation addresses a fundamental problem in optical phased arrays, paving the way for improved lidar in autonomous vehicles and other applications.


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