Posts Tagged ‘gallium’
Efficient semiconductor chips for solar cells
U. ILLINOIS (US)—A novel manufacturing method that uses gallium arsenide (GaAs) instead of silicon to create semiconductor chips could greatly improve the efficiency and lower the cost of solar energy devices. Continue…
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 11:54 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - Feb 10, 2010 11:22 - 1 Comment
Waves of electrons on the verge
PRINCETON (US)—For the first time, scientists have observed electrons in a semiconductor on the brink of transitioning from a metal to an insulator—a phenomenon shrouded in mystery despite decades of examination. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 22, 2010 12:37 - 1 Comment
Breath test: Ouch-free sensors
U. FLORIDA—A tiny sensor that analyzes breath and saliva may provide inexpensive—and painless—diagnosis and monitoring for a variety of diseases, including diabetes, asthma, and breast cancer. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 10, 2009 13:56 - 8 Comments
Tiny transistor may become conductor king
CORNELL (US)—A newly developed and extremely efficient transistor may soon replace silicon as the semiconductor of choice for power applications. (more…)
