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Taking on the Heat in Solar Cells: New Calculations Show Atomic Vibrations Hurt Efficiency
Theoretical modeling of energy loss in solar cells may lead to more efficient materials to convert sunlight to electricity.
Theoretical modeling of energy loss in solar cells may lead to more efficient materials to convert sunlight to electricity.
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