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Technique for 3D Imaging of Individual Nanoparticles in Different Orientations

A method involving a needle moving a nanoparticle into distinctive orientations to take 2D images, assisting in reconstructing a 3D picture.

1 Mar 2018

3D Imaging of Electronically Excited Quantum Dot at Multiple Orientations

Quantum dots are used in applications and research advancements: improved high-speed data transfer, LCD TVs, fluorescent labeling and thin-film solar cells.

16 Feb 2018

Rapid-Tests on Quantum Dots Enable Fast, Accurate Diagnosis of Heart Attack and Sepsis

A new type of membrane test strip has been developed to achieve innovative quantitative immunochromatographic rapid-tests.

31 Jan 2018

Caesium Lead Halide Quantum Dots Emit Extremely Bright and Fast Light

An international team of researchers from ETH Zurich, IBM Research Zurich, Empa and four American research institutions have found the explanation for why a class of nanocrystals that has been intensively studied in recent years shines in such incredibly bright colours.

11 Jan 2018

Engineered Quantum Dots Used for Powering Double-Pane Solar Windows

Two types of quantum dots are used for producing double-pane solar windows and are capable of generating electricity with greater efficiency.

4 Jan 2018

Explaining Alterations in Nanometric Circuit Electron Flow by Using Quantum Dots

Transistors with the ability to operate with an electrical current including the transit of a single electron at every point in time are the next hot topic for study in the information technology field.

12 Dec 2017

Researchers Use "Designer" Quantum Dots to Achieve Light Amplification in Nanocrystals

Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have demonstrated how light can be successfully amplified using electrically stimulated films of quantum dots – the chemically synthesized semiconductor nanocrystals. This breakthrough development represents an important step towards solution-processible laser diodes.

21 Nov 2017

Remote Doping Approach Could Enhance Solar Conversion in Quantum Dot-Based Photovoltaic Cells

The performance of solar cells that consist of semiconductor nanoparticles surrounded by ligand molecules is now easier to control.

14 Nov 2017

Doctored Quantum Dots Discharge Laser Light More Efficiently

One of the keys to making miniature laser devices such as ophthalmic surgery scalpels function even more efficiently is the use of miniature semiconductor particles, known as quantum dots.

18 Oct 2017

Scientists Demonstrate Emission of Entangled Photon Pairs from Quantum Dot

The potential for photon entanglement in quantum computing and communications has been known for decades. One of the issues impeding its immediate application is the fact that many photon entanglement platforms do not operate within the range used by most forms of telecommunication.

27 Sep 2017