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Researchers Demonstrate New, More Energy-Efficient Devices Using Gallium Nitride

Matt Shipman

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Researchers Demonstrate New, More Energy-Efficient Devices Using Gallium Nitride

The devices are made possible by a unique technique for “doping” gallium nitride in a controlled way.