Getting back to the waves v. particles debate
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The material’s electrons, which carry current, are heated by the light, but the lattice of carbon nuclei that forms graphene’s backbone remains cool.I could speculate, probably accurately about what is meant, but that's only because I've studied solid state physics and worked with carbon.
The more I read about graphene and graphane, the more exciting it looks. And the more diverse its impact on our daily lives appears to be.
But more research will be needed, he says, adding, “It is still unclear if it could be used for efficient energy generation. It’s too early to tell.” I could use the help of an experienced grant writer - the best would be one with experience as a Washington lobbiest ...
“This is the absolute infancy of graphene photodetectors,” Jarillo-Herrero says. “There are many factors that could make it better or faster,” which will now be the subject of further research. This could be hugh - maybe a whole department under me! me! me!
Philip Kim, an associate professor of physics at Columbia University who was not involved in this research, says the work represents “extremely important progress toward optoelectric and energy-harvesting applications” based on graphene. He adds that because of this team’s work, “we now have better understanding of photo-generated hot electrons in graphene, excited by light.” Everybody else can kiss my petutie - I am from COLUMBIA U and I am way out ahead on this gravy train! Tenure here I come - woo hoo!
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