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Research lays groundwork for Ultra-Thin, Energy Efficient Photodetector on Glass

A colorful graphic depiction of a photodetector on glass.
This graphic depicts molybdenum disulfide growth on Gorilla glass, the process that turns normal glass into a photodetector.
 IMAGE: JENNIFER M. MCMANN – PENN STATE MATERIALS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Though we may not always realize it, photodetectors contribute greatly to the convenience of modern life. Also known as photosensors, photodetectors convert light energy into electrical signals to complete tasks such as opening automatic sliding doors and automatically adjusting a cellphone’s screen brightness in different lighting conditions.

A new paper, published by a team of Penn State researchers in ACS Nano, seeks to further advance photodetectors’ use by integrating the technology with durable Gorilla glass, the material used for smart phone screens that is manufactured by Corning Incor...

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