Semiconductor Clusters, Nanocrystals, and Quantum Dots
Open Access
- 16 February 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science
- Vol. 271 (5251), 933-937
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.271.5251.933
Abstract
Current research into semiconductor clusters is focused on the properties of quantum dots-fragments of semiconductor consisting of hundreds to many thousands of atoms-with the bulk bonding geometry and with surface states eliminated by enclosure in a material that has a larger band gap. Quantum dots exhibit strongly size-dependent optical and electrical properties. The ability to join the dots into complex assemblies creates many opportunities for scientific discovery.Keywords
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