Question

Name the optoelectronic device which converts optical energy into electrical energy.
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Answer 1

Answer:

There are several devices awaiting patent approval in the United States, Europe and other countries, which convert optical radiation to electrical energy.

One such device is the HPC or the Holographic Planar Concentrator (US Patent no. US5877874A). The device collects, concentrates and converts optical radiation to electrical energy. It claims to be an efficient and cheap method of electricity production.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

P N junction diode