Title :
Tunnel-coupled quantum dots: atomistic theory of quantum dot molecules and arrays
Author :
Bryant, G.W. ; Aizpurua, J. ; Jaskolski, W. ; Zielinski, M.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Inst. of Stand. & Technol., Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Abstract :
The electronic structure and optical properties of quantum dot molecules and arrays are determined by use of atomistic tight-binding theory. Electron states follow the artificial molecule analogy. Hole levels are much more complex.
Keywords :
semiconductor quantum dots; tight-binding calculations; atomistic theory; electron states; hole levels; quantum dot arrays; quantum dot molecules; tight-binding theory; tunnel-coupled quantum dots; Atom optics; Electrons; Nanobioscience; Nanocrystals; Optical arrays; Quantum computing; Quantum dots; Quantum mechanics; Solids; US Department of Transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.238265
