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Sharp photoluminescence of CdS nanocrystals in Al{sub 2}O{sub 3} matrices formed by sequential ion implantation

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1387259· OSTI ID:40277902
We report on photoluminescence (PL) experiments in CdS nanocrystals fabricated by sequential ion implantation in Al{sub 2}O{sub 3} matrices. The PL spectrum and the spatial image of the PL intensity have been studied at 8 K using a scanning near-field optical microscope. The PL spectrum at each bright spot has been found to consist of narrow lines of various energies, although the spectrum measured by conventional optics shows a single and broad band locating below the free-exciton absorption energy. The origin of the sharp PL lines in CdS nanocrystals will be discussed.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
40277902
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Letters, Journal Name: Applied Physics Letters Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 79; ISSN 0003-6951
Publisher:
The American Physical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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