Rainbow-catching waveguide could revolutionize energy technologies
Saturday, March 29, 2014 - 14:20
in Physics & Chemistry
By slowing and absorbing certain wavelengths of light, engineers open new possibilities in solar power, thermal energy recycling and stealth technology More efficient photovoltaic cells. Improved radar and stealth technology. A new way to recycle waste heat generated by machines into energy. All may be possible due to breakthrough photonics research.