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In a previous work, we have presented an innovative theoretical model to describe the evolution of the life cycle of a new technology. We have proposed a mathematical approach based on a rate equation, similar to that used to describe quantum level transitions. The model is able to describe the hype curve evolution in many relevant conditions, which can be associated with various external parameters. In this article, we apply this model to describe the evolution of the number of publications in some different research fields that are very current and extremely advanced in terms of social impact. The applications have been chosen in the fields of biomolecular chemistry, genetics and superconducting nanoelectronics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper we discuss in detail the long-term maximum yield of photochemical conversion for devices working in realistic weather conditions. In our analysis we take into account both the devices with one photosystem, and those with two photosystems working in parallel. We analyse the dependence of limit efficiency on the main features of devices as threshold frequency and working temperature. Our results show that the limit efficiency of conversion of collected radiation is slightly higher in the case of concentrating devices with respect to nonconcentrating ones. This increase balances the lower collection efficiency of concentrating devices which in fact collect only direct radiation. At last we give some evaluations about economic competitiveness of concentrating devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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