Researchers have created the first Group IV electrically pumped laser, overcoming key challenges in silicon photonics. Operating with low power on silicon wafers, it promises efficient, cost-effective solutions for next-generation microchips. Credit: Forschungszentrum Jülich / Jhonny Tiscareno International research team unveils the first electrically pumped continuous-wave semiconductor laser designed for seamless integration with silicon. Scientists from Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ), the Uni...