Title :
Nanotechnology for Optical Networks
Author :
Sargent, Edward H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Toronto Univ., Ont.
Abstract :
The paper reviews the application of nanotechnology in optical fiber communications, infrared detectors and photovoltaics. The use of PbS quantum dot and silicon nanocrystals are possible materials that can be used in these fields
Keywords :
II-VI semiconductors; elemental semiconductors; infrared detectors; lead compounds; nanostructured materials; nanotechnology; optical communication equipment; optical fibre communication; photodetectors; silicon; PbS; PbS quantum dot nanocrystals; Si; infrared detectors; nanotechnology; optical fiber communications; photovoltaics; silicon nanocrystals; Infrared detectors; Infrared spectra; Nanocrystals; Nanotechnology; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber networks; Optical films; Photoluminescence; Polymers; Quantum dots;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2006 and the 2006 National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC 2006
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-803-9
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2006.215884
