Light Emitting Diodes

By Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education1; Sam Levenson2; James J Marti3

1. Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, MN 2. Harper College 3. Minnesota Nano Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

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Abstract

This module demonstrates the concepts of semiconductor band gaps and the quantum nature of light using readily available and inexpensive LEDs.  It uses a simple fact which surprises many students – LED can detect light (i.e., act as small solar cells) as well as generate light. The lab can be completed in a 1.5 hour period in addition to prior introductory lecture and post lab discussion.

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  • Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Sam Levenson, James J Marti (2020), "Light Emitting Diodes," https://nanohub.org/resources/33778.

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Billie Copley

Dakota County Technical College/ Nano-Link: Center for Nanotechnology Education

Tags

  1. ATE Centers
  2. English
  3. high school
  4. K-12
  5. lab experiment
  6. light emitting diodes (LED)
  7. middle school
  8. nanoelectrinics
  9. Nano-Link
  10. photonics