The Solar Cell That Turns 1 Photon into 2 Electrons

Solar cells are picky. If an incoming photon has too little energy, the cell won’t absorb it. If a photon has too much, the excess is wasted as heat. No matter what, a silicon solar cell can... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Source: Scientific American Topic - Nanotechnology - Category: Nanotechnology Tags: Energy & Sustainability,Technology,Alternative Energy Technology,Energy Sustainability,Alternative Energy Technology,Physics Source Type: news
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