Image simulations of quantum dots.
- Christian
- David J.
Quantum dot (QD) nanostructures have drawn increased interest in recent years. Their small size leads to quantum confinement of the electrons, which is responsible for their unique electronic and optical properties. They promise to find use in a wide range of devices ranging from semiconductor lasers (Bimberg et al (2001), Ribbat et al (2001)) to quantum computing. The properties of QDs are also determined by their shape and composition. All three parameters (size, shape and composition) have a significant impact on their contrast in the transmission electron microscope (TEM), and consequently the possibility arises that these parameters can be extracted from the images. Zone axis plan view images are especially sensitive to the composition of QDs, and image simulation is an important way to understand how the composition determines the contrast. This paper outlines a method of image simulation of QDs developed by Liao et. al. (1999) and presents an application of the method to QDs in wurtzite InN/GaN.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE
- OSTI ID:
- 975749
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-01-5228
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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