Semiconductor nanoparticles for quantum devices

摘要

Semiconductor nanoparticles were synthesized by exposing fatty acid salt Langmuir-Blodgell films to the atmosphere of H2S. The particle sizes were characterized by small-angle x-ray scattering of their solutions using synchrotron radiation source at higher resolution, as it was impossible previously to study it with usual laboratory x-ray sources. The particle sizes were found to correspond with the demands of single-electron and quantum junctions. Semiconductor heterostructures were grown by self-aggregation of these particles of different types. Electrical properties of these nanostructures were studied by using STM. Voltage-current characteristics revealed the presence of differential negative resistance. Measurements confirmed the formation of semiconductor superlattices directed towards a development of new nanodevices, such as tunnelling diodes and semiconductor lasers. [References: 25]