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Solar & Alternative Energy

Thin-film microcells: a new generation of photovoltaic devices
The miniaturization of solar cells enables the fabrication of devices with high efficiencies that consume many times less rare earth material, and are capable of operating in extreme illumination conditions.
A new 3D solid-state battery integrates high power and energy storage for electronic device, weapon system, and fuel-efficient vehicle applications.
17 May 2013
New experiments characterize battery thermodynamics and highlight ubiquitous design problems that increase the risk of failure.
10 May 2013
Absolute measurement of luminescence enables the monitoring of spatial fluctuations that affect solar cell mechanisms.
26 April 2013
A manganese dioxide cathode could enable energy storage by a sustainable sodium ion battery and reduce the global reliance on fossil fuels.
10 April 2013
Technology modeled on car headlamps provides the basis for efficient collection of sunlight.
26 March 2013
LASER 2013: photonics to employ 165,000 in Germany by 2020
Study by the Photonik Forschung Deutschland organization calls the growing sector a “job engine”.
15 May 2013
LASER 2013: Polybright workshop reviews laser polymer processing
Conference hears developments in emerging sector of laser welding of polymers.
14 May 2013
UK photonics group reforms
Coherent Scotland general manager Chris Dorman and consultant John Lincoln now head up Photonics Leadership Group.
9 May 2013
100G optical transceiver sales continue to double annually
Market analyst Infonetics reports on multi-gigabit system sales in 2013 and 2014.
9 May 2013
 
David Carlson: Laser processing promises to boost PV efficiency