Faculty Advisor
Lew Yan Voon, Lok C.
Sponsor
General Dynamics Corporation
Abstract
This project uses the numerical technique known as the finite-difference method to solve for the energies and wave functions of quantum dots. The quantum dots are modeled by the BenDaniel-Duke Hamiltonian. A new application is the structure known as the Quantum Ice-Cream. A detailed study of the electronic localization in the latter is carried out. An important new result is the discovery of high-energy states near the apex of the structures, which has great relevance to laser structures.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
January 2002
Major
Physics
Project Type
Major Qualifying Project
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Advisor Department
Physics
Advisor Program
Physics