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Publication
Nature
Paper
Bright light coaxed from electrically driven quantum dots
Abstract
Nanocrystals made from a semiconducting material have been shown to emit intense light when excited with an electric current. The technology could be used to build a type of laser that is more versatile than those in general use. Note: Print title is Electricity elicits bright light from nanocrystals.