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Thermal Conductivity Tuning Could Cool Optoelectronics

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 20, 2012 — The thermal conductivity of a pair of boron nanoribbons can be enhanced by up to 45 percent — a discovery that could give rise to a new tool for managing thermal effects in smartphones, computers, lasers and other devices. Although the engineers conducted the research with boron nanoribbons, the team believes the results are generally applicable to thin-film materials. “This points at an entirely new way to control thermal effects that is likely to have a significant impact in microelectronics on the design of smartphones and computers, in optoelectronics on the design...Read full article

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    Published: December 2011
    Glossary
    nano
    An SI prefix meaning one billionth (10-9). Nano can also be used to indicate the study of atoms, molecules and other structures and particles on the nanometer scale. Nano-optics (also referred to as nanophotonics), for example, is the study of how light and light-matter interactions behave on the nanometer scale. See nanophotonics.
    optoelectronics
    Optoelectronics is a branch of electronics that focuses on the study and application of devices and systems that use light and its interactions with different materials. The term "optoelectronics" is a combination of "optics" and "electronics," reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of this field. Optoelectronic devices convert electrical signals into optical signals or vice versa, making them crucial in various technologies. Some key components and applications of optoelectronics include: ...
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