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Explore a groundbreaking lecture on the development of a continuous-wave on-demand Si-integrable gain-printed nanolaser. Delve into the challenges faced in Si-based optical integration and the need for compact, efficient light sources. Discover how a novel minimal-gain-printed Si nanolaser addresses both fundamental and technological issues in semiconductor nanocavities. Learn about the smartly designed minimal III-V semiconductor optical gain structure and the individually addressable, high-precision on-demand gain-printing technique. Examine the superior spectral stability and low-threshold continuous-wave operation achieved by this innovative approach. Gain insights into the potential applications of this technology in Si photonics and photonic integrated circuits. Analyze the demonstration of a laser-on-waveguide and its implications for wide adoption in the field.