Synopses & Reviews
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. 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 relevant perspectives.
Synopsis
This book describes the full range of possible strategies for laterally aligning self-assembled quantum dots on a substrate surface, beginning with pure self-ordering mechanisms and culminating with forced alignment by lithographic positioning. The text addresses both short- and long-range ordering phenomena and introduces future high integration of single quantum dot devices on a single chip. Contributions by well-known experts ensure that all relevant quantum-dot heterostructures are elucidated from diverse perspectives.
About the Author
The author was awarded the Philip-Morris Research Award in 2002.
Table of Contents
Introduction.- I. Lateral Self-Alignment.- 1. General.- 2. Compact Lateral Quantum Dot Configurations.- 3. Ordering in Single Layers.- 4. Odering by Layer Stacking.- II. Forced Alignment.- 5. Growth on Shallow Modulated Surfaces.- 6. Growth on Surface Modulations of High Amplitude.