What was a key material in Akasaki's LED research?
Gallium Nitride
Boron Nitride
Silicon Dioxide
Copper Oxide
Answer
Gallium Nitride (GaN) was a crucial material in Isamu Akasaki's research on light-emitting diodes (LEDs). GaN is a semiconductor compound that emits light efficiently in the blue spectrum. Akasaki's work with GaN enabled the development of high-brightness blue LEDs, which were essential for creating white LEDs. White LEDs are now widely used in various applications, including lighting, displays, and traffic signals.
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