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Methods of forming quantum dots of Group IV semiconductor materials

US6794265B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2002
Grant dateSep 21, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2202/36
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of forming a quantum dot. A particle that includes a semiconductor material Y selected from the group consisting of Si and Ge is provided. Sound energy and light energy is applied to the particle to form a quantum dot. The quantum dot exhibits photoluminescence with a quantum efficiency that is greater than 10 percent. The quantum dot includes a core, and the core includes Y.

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