Optical 'nanocavity' to boost light absorption in semiconductors; improve solar cells, cameras and more

Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 09:02 in Physics & Chemistry

Scientists are developing an optical 'nanocavity' that boosts the amount of light that ultrathin semiconductors absorb. The advancement could lead to: more powerful photovoltaic cells; faster video cameras; and it could be useful for splitting water using energy from light, which could aid in the development of hydrogen fuel.

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