LEDs and photovoltaics are both PN junctions. I wonder why they don't mention ma... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

c517402 on Aug 23, 2017 | parent | context | favorite | on: Mathematicians Tame Rogue Waves, Illuminating Futu...

LEDs and photovoltaics are both PN junctions. I wonder why they don't mention making better photovoltaics, or why their landscape function can't be used to improve photovoltaics.

lightedman on Aug 23, 2017 [–]

Most likely because this research seems to deal with materials that emit, and not absorb.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact