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The reaction causes the reactants to reach a
temperature of 2000 degrees Celsius(Toreki).
As well, the reaction emits a bright light. Surrounding the
chamber are three layers. The innermost layer is made of a
see-through material embedded with quantum dots.
When the quantum dots are manufactured in a certain way, they emit
light when heated to a high temperature
(Poole
& Owens). The second layer
contains a layer of
photovoltaic cells (i.e., solar panels). The
third, outermost, layer is an outside shell that contains the entire
assembly. So, when the reaction is initiated by the
introduction of magnesium into the chamber, it heats up the quantum dots
and causes the dots to emit light. Then, the light from the quantum
dots as well
as from the reaction itself charges the photovoltaic cells. The
electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic cells goes down a
conducting wire to the car battery, thereby continuously generating
energy
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