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ORNL's Thin-Film Lithium Technology May Power Christmases of the Future

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OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Dec. 23 -- Battery-powered toys, radios and portable electronic devices make fun Christmas gifts -- until the batteries run down. But advances in rechargeable thin-film lithium battery technology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) might one day provide a solution to the dead-battery dilemma. Traditional alkaline batteries can be short-lived in some devices, costly over the life of the device and inconvenient to replace. Rechargeable batteries made from highly toxic heavy metals can pollute the environment. Others have a short storage life. If used improperly, some...Read full article

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    Published: December 2005
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    power
    With respect to a lens, the reciprocal of its focal length. The term power, as applied to a telescope or microscope, often is used as an abbreviation for magnifying power.
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