ERC on Mid-InfraRed Technologies for Health and the Environment (Class of 2006) – Molecular detection and imaging solutions company Daylight Solutions, Inc., is growing rapidly by commercializing an advanced technology, quantum-cascade laser (QCL) system, developed by a partnership with MIRTHE. Chemical imaging, such as cancer detection, pharmaceutical quality control, and materials inspection can use QCL technology. Other applications include alcohol breath detection and glucose sensing, marine stack emissions monitoring, atmospheric monitoring, and homeland security. Current revenues are over $3 million per year.
