Episode Synopsis "How do solar cells work?"

Discussion on how do solar cells work? Why semiconductors are used in solar cells and explanation of photoelectric effect? For more details and schematics check this link: http://devender-maun.blogspot.com/

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• What is Quantum Mechanics?
• Why the heck do we need Quantum Mechanics?
• How do materials fail?
• What are polymers?
• How matter interacts with the light?
• Why glass is transparent?
• How do batteries work?
• How do microwaves cook food?
• What causes the northern lights?
• How LEDs work and a short guide on Semiconductors
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• Why does lightning strike?
• Why Is Sky Blue And Grass Green?
• How was the Universe created? The Big Bang Theory
• A short guide on subatomic particles- Quarks And Leptons
• Why Do We Feel The Heat Of The Sun
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• Why do metals conduct electricity
• Difference between metals and ceramics
• Why do solids exist?