Slow emitters transformed into fast light sources

Thursday, October 22, 2015 - 14:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Phosphors are efficient light emitters but they're not optimal for high-speed communications because they turn on and off slowly. Researchers have now found a way to modulate light from phosphor emitters three orders of magnitude faster using phase-change materials, which could make phosphors useful in a range of new optoelectronic applications.

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