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First published Oct 24, 2026, 8:39:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 8:39:15 PM UTC

NIST Researchers Develop Photonic Chip Packaging That Can Withstand Extreme Environments

The excerpt says the packaging advance could enable photonic chips to operate in deep-space probes, nuclear reactors, ultrahigh-vacuum systems, and settings ranging from near absolute zero to very high heat.

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The reported advance aims to make photonic chips usable across a wider range of extreme conditions.

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