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2014 Nobel Prize in Physics

Oct 7, 2014
Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano, and Shuji Nakamura discuss their Nobel Prize-winning invention of efficient blue light-emitting diodes, which enable bright and energy-saving white light sources. They explain the significance of combining red, green, and blue light and highlight applications in flashlights and smartphones.
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