
002. Shine Bright Like a Diamond
We can use diamonds in solar cells and lasers\u2026 and we can\u2019t forget that they are one of the hardest materials known to humankind. There is so much to learn about these sparkly little gemstones so let\u2019s jump right in!<\/p>
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Marilyn Monroe wasn’t lying when she said diamonds are a scientist’s best friend –– how else would we be able to create the largest pressures ever recorded on earth??!!
We can use diamonds in solar cells and lasers… and we can’t forget that they are one of the hardest materials known to humankind. There is so much to learn about these sparkly little gemstones so let’s jump right in!
Email your thoughts, suggestions, or corrections to thenanopod@gmail.com. For transcriptions and sources for this episode visit shorturl.at/mrISU.
--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
The NanoPod
Ever wish your house windows were actually solar panels? Ever wonder what doctors can do with soccer-ball-shaped molecules? And what's the deal with crystals. . . and plastics. . . and computer chips?
Even if you've never asked yourself any of these questions, now is a great time to dive into the world of solids! Through materials chemistry, we can learn all about the makeup of the physical world and the evolution of modern technology. The science isn't slowing down so let's go!