/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/light-s-magnetic-properties-to-generate-solar-powerWilliam Fisher (via University of Michigan) University of Michigan researchers have discovered a way to use a lesser property of light for the production of electricity. Light has weak electric and magnetic components that most have ignored as a...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/light-s-magnetic-properties-to-generate-solar-powerTue, 19 Apr 2011 20:14:33 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:27a87a16-b0c7-4dc4-92fa-2eac8963c8d1DAB1<p>Hi E,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>An interesting discovery, but matching the right photon frequency to materials will be key.&nbsp; Each photon at a given wavelength with be absorbed or emitted depending upon the energy levels between the electron bands of the material.&nbsp; Still, with some study, there may be a way to predict which materials will respond best to each of the different energy levels.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks,</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=12428&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">