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Diagram of a germanium crystal lattice showing how the absence of an electron, called a hole, moves through the structure as electrons jump between atoms, with arrows and labels explaining each step.

Diagram showing a cross-section of the human heart with labeled chambers and valves, alongside illustrations comparing a healthy heart valve, a diseased valve with irregular tissue, and a mechanical artificial valve.

Analyzing the peacock mantis shrimp's claws

Understand how researchers are creating wrinkled surfaces with precise sizes and controlled patterns for use in various structures

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Key People

Nakamura, Shuji

Shuji Nakamura

American materials scientist

Akasaki Isamu

Akasaki Isamu

Japanese materials scientist

Amano Hiroshi

Amano Hiroshi

Japanese materials scientist