Title :
Quantum Dots: Genesis, the Excitonic Zoo, and its Applications
Author_Institution :
Tech. Univ. Berlin, Berlin
fDate :
July 29 2007-Aug. 11 2007
Abstract :
Semiconductor quantum dots resemble in many aspects, like their delta-function density of states, giant atoms in a dielectric cage. Slightest variations of their geometrical properties change dramatically their electronic and optical properties and enable tailoring novel devices.
Keywords :
band structure; eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; electronic density of states; excitons; semiconductor quantum dots; delta-function density of states; dielectric cage; eigenstates; electronic properties; giant atoms; optical properties; particle excitonic states; semiconductor quantum dots; Atom optics; Dielectrics; Laser mode locking; Nanophotonics; Nanoscale devices; Pulse amplifiers; Quantum dots; Semiconductor lasers; Solid state circuits; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Nano-Optoelectronics Workshop, 2007. i-NOW '07. International
Conference_Location :
Beijing
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1591-5
DOI :
10.1109/INOW.2007.4302836
