Silicon diodes do emit light, but their efficiency is significantly lower than that of gallium arsenide (GaAs), which is the preferred semiconductor for LED applications. The discussion highlights the challenges faced when using silicon diodes in astronomical cameras, where unintended light emission occurs during pixel clocking. This inefficiency is a critical factor in the selection of materials for LED technology.
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They do - it's a big problem building astronomical cameras, every time you clock a pixel you get some light.uzair_ha91 said:Why don't silicon diodes emit light?.