HTG 365: Quantum Dots and MicroLEDs - What are quantum dots?
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Home Theater Geeks (Audio)
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Nanomaterial expert Peter Palomaki talks about quantum dots and microLEDs and how they apply to video displays. Topics include what quantum dots are, how they function, what they're made of, why cadmium-based quantum dots work best but are toxic, new materials used in the shells of quantum dots, the current and future ways they're used in TVs, replacing phosphors in LEDs with quantum dots, microLEDs and how they might be used in video displays, manufacturing microLEDs, answers to chat-room questions, and more.
Host: Scott Wilkinson
Guest: Peter Palomaki
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