Quantum dots technology (IMAGE)

Oregon State University

Quantum dots technology

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The orange color in the letters 'OSU' is produced from 'quantum dots' viewed under a microscope, as they absorb blue light and emit the light as orange -- an illustration of some of the potential of new technology being developed at Oregon State University.

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