News tagged with absorption band

New PV cell generates electricity from IR and UV light

(PhysOrg.com) -- A prototype of a new type of photovoltaic (PV) cell that generates electricity from visible, infrared and ultraviolet light has been demonstrated by a group of Japanese scientists. It could ...

Technology / Semiconductors

created Mar 24, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (16) | comments 3 | with audio podcast report

Mysterious stellar absorption lines could illuminate 90-year puzzle

The discovery of 13 diffuse interstellar bands with the longest wavelengths to date could someday solve a 90-year-old mystery.

Space & Earth / Astronomy

created Nov 02, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (9) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

ORNL finding has materials scientists entering new territory

Solar cells, light emitting diodes, displays and other electronic devices could get a bump in performance because of a discovery at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory that establishes new boundaries ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Discovery of non-blinking semiconductor nanocrystals advances their applications

Substantial advances for applications of nanocrystals in the fields requiring a continuous output of photons and high quantum efficiency may soon be realized due to discovery of non-blinking semiconductor nanocrystals. ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created May 14, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 2

Discovery of Non-blinking Semiconductor Nanocrystals Advances their Applications

(PhysOrg.com) -- Substantial advances for applications of nanocrystals in the fields requiring a continuous output of photons and high quantum efficiency may soon be realized due to discovery of non-blinking semiconductor ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created May 28, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 3