Converting light to electricity is one of the pillars of modern electronics, with the process essential for the operation of everything from solar cells and TV remote control receivers through to laser communications and astronomical telescopes. These devices rely on the swift and effective operation of this technology, especially in scientific equipment, to ensure the most efficient conversion rates possible. In this vein, researchers from the Institute of Photonic Sciences (Institut de Ciències Fotòniques/ICFO) in Barcelona have demonstrated a graphene-based photodetector they claim converts light into electricity in less than 50 quadrillionths of a second. .. Continue Reading Graphene device makes ultrafast light to energy conversion possible
Section: Electronics
Tags: Detector, Electricity, Graphene, ICFO, Light, MIT, Nanotechnology, Semiconductors, University of California
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