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University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Quantum Dots

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This solution of quantum dots glows bright red when in absorbs light from a UV lamp underneath. Researchers from U of T Engineering are optimizing these nanoparticles to create brighter lasers that use less energy than current models.

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Kevin Soobrian/U of T Engineering

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