So some lab geeks have figured out how to make “quantum dot” lights emit a mostly-white, yellow-tinged light, which is to say to emit the kind of light most consumers prefer. They use up much less energy – and the manufacturing process has the potential to become relatively cheap and easy. This could lead beto the end of lamps as we know them:
But, if the quantum dot approach pans out, it could transform lighting production into a primarily chemical process. Such a fundamental change could open up a wide range of new possibilities, such as making almost any object into a light source by coating it with luminescent paint capable of producing light in a rainbow of different shades, including white.
I love living in the world of the future.
They promised me flying cars! Where’s my flying car!?!
I’m excited about the prospect of Macs that can run both Mac OSX and Windows.
Wait until its infused with transparent paint, of which you can paint your house (or anything) and then manipulate the color you want emitted (I think it needs a darker hue, etc cetera).
Flying cars are here:
There is a prototype that has been developed in Israel last year I think? I remember blogging about it at the time. Israel 21 had an article on it but I’m too lazy to dig it out yet.
Who wants flying cars? I want jet-packs!
Man, my wife just starting replacing all of our light bulbs with these new curly-q thingies that she says use less energy and last longer. I have no idea what the heck they are, or if they last longer (since they’ve only been there for a week.)
I don’t think I can get any quantum dots until these spiral bulbs burn out.
Why did I instantly think of painting various body parts… ?
Who wants jet packs? I want a transporter!
Dear Buddha, I want a pony, and a plastic rocket.
Richard,
we’ve been doing that too. I’ll bet they are compact flourescents. They cost more, but last 10x longer and are saving us we figure so for, about 100 bucks a year.
hey, every little bit counts!
I love the future tech stuff..but then i’m a geek.