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The quantum efficiency of a standard unmodified photodiode in the wavelength range 200–360 nm is very low. In contrast, the hybrid devices developed at St Andrews have a quantum efficiency of 49–60% across this range. (Credit: Ifor Samuel and Jack Levell)

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