What is it about?
We look at self assembly of quantum dots on semiconductor surfaces and determine the interplay of composition fluctuations and surface energy
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Why is it important?
Self assembled quantum dots were a hot topic at the time and controlling growth was a big challenge. This work tried to propose a mechanism with a view of controlling it.
Perspectives
At the time this was a hot topic because of prospects for optoelectronic devices. To date there are commercial application of self assembled QDs at 1.3um for optical networks. It is now a technological reality and less of a science question.
Dr Max A Migliorato
University of Manchester
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This page is a summary of: Surface elemental segregation and the Stranski–Krastanow epitaxial islanding transition, Applied Surface Science, May 2005, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2004.10.066.
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