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Nature 408, 411-412 (23 November 2000) | doi:10.1038/35044156
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Gaining light from silicon
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Abstract
Silicon lasers would help computers operate faster by replacing electrical connections with optical ones. The trouble is, normal silicon doesn't glow. Densely packed silicon nanocrystals could be the answer.
Silicon technology is so powerful that it pervades our everyday lives. Silicon chips are in our homes, our cars and even in some people's bodies.
- Leigh Canham is at the Defence Evaluation Research Agency, St Andrews Road, Malvern WR14 3PS, UK.
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