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They've developed materials that will emit precisely tuned wavelengths of light when heated; mated those with photovoltaic cells to produce electricity. One of the uses suggested is for this to be part of a RTG generator for spacecraft...couldn't this be put to use scavenging energy from the 'will continue to be at boiling temps for hundreds of years' nuclear waste? -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "StrataList-OT" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/stratalist-ot?hl=en.
