A 2D 'antenna' boosts light emission from carbon nanotubes
Date | 22nd, Mar 2024 |
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Source | Phys.org - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
A flat sheet of atoms can act as a kind of antenna that absorbs light and funnels its energy into carbon nanotubes, making them glow brightly. This advance could aid the development of tiny future light-emitting devices that will exploit quantum effects.