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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