Q&A: From TVs to the future of computing, UW professor explains what makes quantum dots shine

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Q&A: From TVs to the future of computing, UW professor explains what makes quantum dots shineSarah McQuate UW NewsTelevision technology has leveled up over the past few years. Cossairt’s lab makes quantum dots for a variety of potential applications, including advanced computing. UW News asked her to compare the quantum dots in QLED TVs with the ones her lab makes. How do quantum dots generate light? For example, larger quantum dots generate a red color and smaller quantum dots generate a blue color.