New Semiconductor Device Turns Light Into a Directed Current

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Source: SciTechDailyBy: University of MichiganDate: 07/28/2026, 3:40:00 PM
The light-controlled electron current could open new paths for sensing, telecommunications, and other advanced technologies. A pair of laser beams can now send electrons through a semiconductor in a chosen direction without any external electrical power. Researchers at the University…
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