Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
in-doping, CdSe, cadmium selenide, semiconductor nanocrystals
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
In recent years much research has focused on the characteristics of metal and semiconductor “quantum dots” or “nanocrystals”. Cadmium selenide (CdSe) semiconductor nanocrystals of diameter less than ~10nm exhibit unique quantum mechanical properties not present in bulk materials. CdSe nanocrystals of 2-5nm in diameter photoluminesce brightly in the visible spectrum, making them attractive for applications such as photodiodes and light-emitting displays. These nanocrystals are also being researched for applications such as single electron transistors, transistors with multiple logic states, and quantum computing. Present commercial applications include single electron memory devices and luminescent tags for biological molecules.
Recommended Citation
Allen, Dan and Evanson, Dr. William
(2014)
"In-doping of CdSe Nanocrystals,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 1268.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1268