Looking Through a Silicon Wafer at Chabot Space Center
Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 11:58:31 PM · 2026/Chabot Space and Science Center
This photograph captures a view through a circular silicon wafer held up against natural light coming through windows. The wafer displays a distinctive mottled pattern typical of polycrystalline silicon, with varying shades of gray creating an almost organic, cell-like appearance. The wafer is mounted on a blue display stand, and behind it, blurred window frames and outdoor greenery are visible. A person's silhouette can be seen at the top of the frame, holding or observing the display. The image effectively demonstrates the semi-transparent nature of silicon wafers and their crystalline structure.
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