Are Quantum Dot TVs the Future of Display Technology?

In summary, a British company has announced that the first QD TVs will be available for purchase in a year. This technology has the potential to produce the cheapest, most energy efficient, and highest quality picture possible. It can also be used in other applications such as solar cells.
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A British company claims the first QD TVs will be on the market in a year.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8948484/Forget-3D-here-comes-the-QD-TV.html

If true this is amazingly good news. (Well, for those of us who didn't just buy a 60" plasma TV its good news.) Theoretically they can produce the cheapest, most energy efficient, and best quality picture possible. Tablets and cell phones with retina screens that can be rolled up and stuffed in your pocket. No more confusing TV and monitor specifications to worry about.

It makes sense the first applications would be for monitors and TVs, but the technology has other equally impressive potential applications such as possibly producing solar cells so cheap and outrageously efficient they finally become ubiquitous and cover every rooftop. Hopefully some of you know more about this and have something to add.
 
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Iphone 5 anyone? :)
 

1. What are quantum dots?

Quantum dots are tiny semiconductor particles that are only a few nanometers in size. They exhibit unique quantum mechanical properties that make them useful in a variety of applications, including electronics, medicine, and energy.

2. How are quantum dots made?

Quantum dots can be made using several different methods, including colloidal synthesis, vapor phase synthesis, and lithography. These methods involve controlling the size and composition of the semiconductor material to produce particles with specific properties.

3. What are the potential applications of quantum dots?

Quantum dots have potential applications in a wide range of fields, including solar cells, LED displays, biological imaging, and quantum computing. They are also being researched for use in cancer treatment and drug delivery systems.

4. What are the advantages of using quantum dots?

Quantum dots have several advantages over traditional materials, including their small size, tunable properties, and high stability. They also have a higher efficiency in converting light into energy compared to other materials.

5. Are there any potential risks associated with quantum dots?

While quantum dots have many potential benefits, there are also some concerns about their potential toxicity. Some studies have found that certain types of quantum dots may have harmful effects on living cells. However, further research is needed to fully understand and mitigate any potential risks.

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