The Photovoltaic Cell: Harnessing the Sun
You know, the idea of turning sunlight directly into electricity is just fascinating! And that's exactly what a photovoltaic cell, or solar cell, does. It's all thanks to something called the photovoltaic effect!
Bell Labs made some key contributions to the development of early silicon solar cells. And those cells? They've become the go-to tech for generating solar power. It's a pretty amazing legacy, when you think about it.