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Quantum dots of group IV semiconductor materials

US7402832B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2004
Grant dateJul 22, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/814
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a quantum dot. The quantum dot comprises a core including a semiconductor material Y selected from the group consisting of Si and Ge. The quantum dot also comprises a shell surrounding the core. The quantum dot is substantially defect free such that the quantum dot exhibits photoluminescence with a quantum efficiency that is greater than 10 percent.

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