Bandgap (IMAGE)

Rice University

Bandgap

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Subtle changes in growth temperature alters the form of a four-component alloy created at Rice University. The alloy can be tuned to alter its optical bandgap, which may be of use in the design of solar cells and light-emitting diodes.

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Alex Kutana/Rice University

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