Hot carriers, energetic electrons generated by light in plasmonic nanostructures, enable ultrafast electronics and optoelectronics

https://phys.org/news/2024-08-unveiling-power-hot-carriers-plasmonic.html

"can be used to control light, drive chemical reactions at the surface of nanostructures, enabling advanced photocatalysis... can also generate electrical currents, opening doors for new ultrafast detectors and optoelectronic devices, improving efficiency of solar cells, and even revolutionizing nanomedicine through precise control. This research paves the way for further exploration and development of hot carrier technologies, bringing us closer to a future shaped by light and nanostructures"

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https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1059152