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    Blue Light Special: 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics

    Blue Light Special: 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics

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    Blue Light Special: 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics

    FromScience Talk

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    Length:
    14 minutes
    Released:
    Oct 7, 2014
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    The 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura for the invention of efficient blue light–emitting diodes, which has enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources. The winning work is explained by physics Nobel Committee members Per Delsing and Olle Inganäs
     
    Released:
    Oct 7, 2014
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Science Talk is a weekly science audio show covering the latest in the world of science and technology. Join Steve Mirsky each week as he explores cutting-edge breakthroughs and controversial issues with leading scientists and journalists. He is also an articles editor and columnist at Scientific American magazine. His column, "Antigravity," is one of science writing's great humor venues. Also check our daily podcast from Scientific American : "60-Second Science." To view all of our archived podcasts please go to www.scientificamerican.com/podcast