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Furukawa is looking at the camera and holding open a white door. Behind the door are several panels and a large circular compartment. The walls of the station behind him are covered with cables, cords, and equipment.

Growth of Ternary Compound Semiconductors (GTCS)

iss069e085814 (Sept. 4, 2023) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa exchanges crystal samples for the Growth of Ternary Compound Semiconductors (GTCS) experiment, which compares the quality of crystals grown in microgravity and on Earth. Crystals have various optical applications such as infrared lasers.

Image Credit: NASA
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