Semi Conductor Collection (page 2)

Solar cells. Close-up of the surface of solar (photovoltaic) cells, which convert light into electrical energy. Cells are made from a semi-conductor such as silicon (as here)

Solar cell. Solar, or photovoltaic, cells convert light into electrical energy. The cell is made from a semiconductor. When light hits the semiconductor it releases electrons that are picked up by a

Ultra-high vacuum nanoprobe. Central sample area for a UHV (ultra-high vacuum) nanoprobe machine. This machine uses four scanning tunnelling microscopes to ensure the precision placement of

Zhores Alferov, Russian physicist
Zhores Ivanovich Alferov (born 1930), Russian physicist and Nobel laureate. taking part in a round-table discussion. Alferov was born in Belarus and educated in Leningrad

Microprocessor chip, computer artwork
Microprocessor chip (black, upper right) in a circuit board, computer artwork. Microchips, solid-state silicon semiconductor components that can process large amounts of data

Solar cell, micrograph
Solar cell. Micrograph of the surface of a solar (photovoltaic) cell, which converts light into electrical energy. The cell is made from silicon, a semi-conductor

Silicon, macrophotograph
Silicon. Close-up of the metalloid element silicon (Si). Silicon has a vast variety of uses, including in electronic components, cosmetic breast implants, waterproofing products

LED light strip, macrophotograph
Macrophotograph of a flexible LED light strip with surface mounted white LED s.Magnification 10x

Circuit board battery, SEM
Circuit board battery. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) battery (yellow disc, top) on a computer motherboard

Graphene transistor, SEM
Graphene transistor. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a transistor composed of a graphene wire (centre), gold electrodes (dark yellow) and silicon (blue)

Graphene, SEM
Graphene. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a crumpled layer of graphene. Graphene is composed of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb crystal lattice

Crystalline structure demonstrated using a bubble raft. The bubble raft (or Bragg Raft) consists of a 2-dimensional array of bubbles of uniform size

Silicon. Lump of silicon, a chemical element with the symbol Si. It is a semi-metallic element, and belongs to group 14 of the periodic table

Spintronics research, STM
Spintronics research. Coloured scanning tunnelling micrograph (STM) showing interactions between atoms and a metal surface

Carbon nanotube, computer model
Carbon nanotube, molecular model. This is a macromolecule made entirely of carbon atoms. Most carbon nanotubes are linear and composed of hexagons of carbon

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"Unleashing the Power of Semiconductors: Revolutionizing Technology and Energy" Solar panels in the sun: Harnessing sunlight to power our world, semiconductors pave the way for renewable energy solutions. Circuit board man: With every electronic device we use, semiconductors play a crucial role in enabling efficient communication and processing. Aerial view of Silicon Valley: The birthplace of innovation, this iconic image represents the heart of semiconductor technology development. Carbon nanotube computer model: Pushing boundaries with their extraordinary properties, carbon nanotubes hold immense potential for future computing systems. Domestic solar panel: Empowering homeowners to generate clean energy at their doorstep, semiconductors make residential solar panels possible. Circuit board components artwork F006 / 8627: An artistic representation showcasing the intricate beauty and complexity of circuitry made possible by semiconductors. Nanotube structure artwork C016 / 8888 & C016 / 8522: Celebrating the elegance and versatility of nanotubes as building blocks for advanced electronics and materials science. Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) artwork: Illuminating our lives with vibrant displays, OLEDs rely on semiconductors to emit light efficiently and create stunning visuals. MEMS production quality control: Ensuring precision manufacturing at microscale levels, semiconductor-based Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) enhance various industries from healthcare to automotive engineering. Dark matter detector: Unveiling mysteries beyond our comprehension, cutting-edge detectors employ sophisticated semiconductor technologies in search of elusive dark matter particles. Gallium nitride nanowires SEM image: Exploring new frontiers in optoelectronics and high-power devices, gallium nitride nanowires exhibit exceptional performance due to their unique semiconductor properties.