Single Atom Quantum Dots Bring Real Devices Closer

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 09:49 in Physics & Chemistry

Single atom quantum dots created by researchers at Canada`s National Institute for Nanotechnology and the University of Alberta make possible a new level of control over individual electrons, a development that suddenly brings quantum dot-based devices within reach. Composed of a single atom of silicon and measuring less than one nanometre in diameter, these are the smallest quantum dots ever created.

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