4.5 Quantum-dot structures

Photonic, Electronic, and Acoustic Devices Based on Nanocrystalline Silicon

“…Associated with a significant band gap widening, various useful properties are induced in nc-Si. They provide opportunities for development of silicon devices in the quantum zone with different values from the scaling merits in conventional silicon ULSI technology [1]. It is shown here that in addition to photonics, the range of applications extends to the field of ballistic electronics, acoustics and biology.…”