Light sensor breakthrough could enhance solar cells and digital cameras
The sensitivity of digital cameras like this CCD will be improved by the generation of multiple excitons per photon (image: NASA)
Article Summary
A new type of light sensor that acts like a pixel in a digital camera has been created by researchers at the University of Toronto. Scientists believe the sensor, which takes advantage of a phenomenon called multi-exciton generation (MEG), could lead to substantial advancements in the performance of a variety of electronic devices including digital cameras.
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