Quantum dots glow under ultraviolet light

Quantum dots glow under ultraviolet light, displaying photoluminescent properties. Researchers created solar windows made with quantum dots, tiny particles that absorb sunlight and convert it into a glow outside the visible spectrum of light. The glow is then routed to solar cells at the edge of ...This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item.

Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery - July 3, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: video