This 'Harry Potter' light sensor achieves magically high efficiency of 200 per centUsing green light and a double-layered cell, PhD researcher Riccardo Ollearo has come up with a photodiode that has sensitivity that many can only dream of.Henk van Appeven- 20 Feb, 20234 minutes read
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New transmission system makes electric cars more powerful, more efficient and potentially cheaperTU/e PhD candidate Caiyang Wei has developed a highly efficient automatic transmission system for electric vehicles.Henk van Appeven- 11 Dec, 20203 minutes read