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Unique quantum effect found in silicon nanocrystals

Researchers at the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, collaborating with Innovalight Inc., have shown that a new and important effect called multiple exciton generation occurs efficiently in silicon nanocrystals.

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