Electrocute an Innocent Pickle
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MIT scientist explains OLEDs by electrocuting a pickle.

From Gizmodo:

"...Electrons pass through the pickle (or any other active organic matter) and charge the substance. When positive and negative charges collide, they release a photon (light). This pickle represents just one of millions of OLEDs in a potential display."

MIT's video below. Learn how to do-it-yourself further down.

Via gizmodo

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Bryan Crow (58) 10/11/09 11:16 PM
OLED FTW
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chronicrasta (1) 10/12/09 2:17 PM
lol i had a crazy science teacher who electrocuted herself by trying to readjust the pickel while it was still plugged in. she's still working there too.
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mahad 10/12/09 11:43 PM
are you crazy chronicrasta
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mahad 10/12/09 11:43 PM
??
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mahad 10/12/09 11:43 PM
JOkE...!!!
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khcb_327 (4) 10/13/09 11:44 AM
lol
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