Semiconductor Quantum Dots Physics, Spectroscopy and Applications [Paperback]

Semiconductor quantum dots represent one of the fields of solid state physics that have experienced the greatest progress in the last decade. Recent years have witnessed the discovery of many striking new aspects of the optical response and electronic transport phenomena. This book surveys this progress in the physics, optical spectroscopy and application-oriented research of semiconductor quantum dots. It focuses especially on excitons, multi-excitons, their dynamical relaxation behaviour and their interactions with the surroundings of a semiconductor quantum dot. Recent developments in fabrication techniques are reviewed and potential applications discussed. This book will serve not only as an introductory textbook for graduate students but also as a concise guide for active researchers.Semiconductor quantum dots represent one of the fields of solid state physics that have experienced the greatest progress in the last decade. Recent years have witnessed the discovery of many striking new aspects of the optical response and electronic transport phenomena. This book surveys this progress in the physics, optical spectroscopy and application-oriented research of semiconductor quantum dots. It focuses especially on excitons, multi-excitons, their dynamical relaxation behaviour and their interactions with the surroundings of a semiconductor quantum dot. Recent developments in fabrication techniques are reviewed and potential applications discussed. This book will serve not only as an introductory textbook for graduate students but also as a concise guide for active researchers.1 Growth of Self-Organized Quantum Dots.- 2 Excitonic Structures and Optical Properties of Quantum Dots.- 3 Electron-Phonon Interactions in Semiconductor Quantum Dots.- 4 Micro-Imaging and Single Dot Spectroscopy of Self-Assembled Quantum Dots.- 5 Persistent Spectral Hole Burning in Semiconductor Quantum Dots.- 6 Dynamics of Carrier Relaxation in Self-Assembled Quantum Dots.- 7 Resonant Two-Photonl“Y