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n. a semiconductor two-terminal component whose electrical characteristics are light-sensitive

"The researchers have already fabricated, tested and measured a simple solar cell (called a photodiode, just so you know) that was formed from an individual carbon nanotube."

photodetector    dual-frequency    dual-technology    andmetal    1-wire