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From Medieval Glass to Nobel Prize | Moungi Bawendi on Mastering Quantum Dots
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In this episode, the 632 team interviewed Nobel laureate Moungi Bawendi, revealing his serendipitous journey to the discovery and development of quantum dots. From a summer internship at Bell Labs to an expired bottle of chemicals that contained the perfect mixture, Bawendi shares how some of chemistry's biggest breakthroughs came from unexpected places. He draws remarkable connections between medieval stained glass artisans and modern nanotechnology, explaining how thousand-year-old techniques unknowingly pioneered the manipulation of nanoparticles.
The conversation takes us through the evolution of quantum dots from laboratory curiosity to revolutionary technology, now powering millions of modern TV displays. Bawendi offers candid insights into the challenges of modern scientific research funding, even at prestigious institutions like MIT, while discussing how the path from discovery to real-world impact still takes decades despite our fast-paced digital era.
01:04 Understanding Quantum Dots
02:41 The Birth of Quantum Dots
03:49 Discoveries and Career Choices
09:05 The Evolution of Nanotechnology
11:02 The Chemistry Behind Nanocrystals
50:58 Bulk Phosphine and Cost Efficiency
53:56 Timeline of Quantum Dot Research
01:12:46 MRI Contrast Agents and Iron Oxide
01:17:14 Funding and Future of Scientific Research
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