Lateral Alignment of Epitaxial Quantum Dots

Book Overview

Accurate positioning of self-organized nanostructures on a substrate surface can be regarded as the Achilles' heel of nanotechnology. This perception also applies to self-assembled semiconductor quantum dots. This book describes the full range of possible strategies to laterally align self-assembled quantum dots on a substrate surface, starting from pure self-ordering mechanisms and culminating with forced alignment by lithographic positioning. It is the most advanced book on self-organized growth of quantum dots. The text addresses both short- and long-range ordering phenomena and paves the way for the future high integration of single quantum dot devices on a single chip. Contributions by the best-known experts in this field ensure that all relevant quantum-dot heterostructures are elucidated from diverse perspectives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642079911
• ISBN13: 9783642079917
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 707 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"