INQUIRY
An annual publication highlighting research conducted by Ames Laboratory scientists

2003 issue (On the cover) This molecular dynamics simulation shows a new mixed-phase solar cell material consisting of clusters of nanocrystalline silicon embedded in an amorphous matrix. The material is proving more stable in sunlight than traditional amorphous materials. Read about this and other research in either of two formats:     PDF version (graphics-rich, full-color document that requires Adobe Acrobat software.   Text-only version.

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Inquiry is published annually by the Ames Laboratory Office of Public Affairs.  Iowa State University operates the Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy under contract W-7405-Eng-82. Located on the ISU campus, the Ames Laboratory is a member of the university's Institute for Physical Research and Technology, a consortium of research and technology development and transfer centers.

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Editor, Inquiry, Ames Laboratory
111 TASF
Ames, IA 50011-3020
(515) 294-9557
sarenj@ameslab.gov

Last revision: 12/3/03  kbg

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