Inhaltsangabe

1.Introduction
2.Optically active quantum dots: single and coupled structures
3.Integration of quantum dots into electro-optical devices
4.Theory of quantum confined states in quantum dots
5.Quantum dots interacting with the radiation field
6.Spin-spin interaction in quantum dots
7.Experimental methods for optical initialization, readout, and
8.Spin and charge states in coupled quantum dots
9.Conclusion and Outlook

Klappentext

Filling a gap in the literature, this up-to-date introduction to the field provides an overview of current experimental techniques, basic theoretical concepts, and sample fabrication methods.
Following an introduction, this monograph deals with optically active quantum dots and their integration into electro-optical devices, before looking at the theory of quantum confined states and quantum dots interacting with the radiation field. Final chapters cover spin-spin interaction in quantum dots as well as spin and charge states, showing how to use single spins for break-through quantum computation. A conclusion and outlook round off the volume.
The result is a primer providing the essential basic knowledge necessary for young researchers entering the field, as well as semiconductor and theoretical physicists, PhD students in physics and material sciences, electrical engineers and materials scientists.