Quantum Dot Superlattice Enabled Rational Design in Optoelectronics and Hydrogen Generation

Abstract

For the first time, the excitonic properties of realistic CdS and CdTe tetrahedral clusters have been investigated by first principle density functional theory method with quasi-particle corrections and many body electron-hole interactions. Specific aims of the research included characterization of the confinement effects on band gap and the exciton binding strength with an ultimate goal to address charge relaxation in optoelectronic devices. The computed optical transition energy is in excellent agreement with the measured value and salient features involving the quantum confinement effect are clearly revealed. This project provided deeper understanding of the microscopic picture of excitation, confinement, and associated charge relaxation relevant to optoelectronic devices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 25, 2014
Accession Number
ADA614159

Entities

People

  • Leong Chuan Kwek

Organizations

  • Nanyang Technological University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Band Gaps
  • Density Functional Theory
  • Electron Holes
  • Electrons
  • Energy Bands
  • Energy Gaps
  • Excitation
  • Excitons
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Nanocrystals
  • Optoelectronic Devices
  • Optoelectronics
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physical Properties
  • Quantum Dots
  • Superlattices

Fields of Study

  • Materials science
  • Physics

Readers

  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.
  • Semiconductor Device Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Quantum Computing