Germanium: The Hidden Hero Behind Modern Tech
- Author
- Mike Breault
- Published
- Thu 17 Oct 2024
- Episode Link
- None
From Mendeleev’s ekasilicon prediction to WWII radar diodes, the transistor era, and silicon’s rise, this deep dive reveals how germanium quietly powers today’s fiber optics and infrared tech—and why a rare element sits at the crossroads of science, industry, and geopolitics.
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