Comparison between models of insulator and semiconductor thin films islanding

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Lallet, F, Dauger, A, Olivi-Tran, N
• Format: Paper Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 23.01.2008
• Subjects: Chemical vapor deposition; Organic chemistry; Physical vapor deposition; Physics - Materials Science; Physics - Other Condensed Matter; Quantum dots; Roughening; Sol-gel processes; Surface mount technology; Synthesis; Thin films

The synthesis of self-organized quantum dots (QD's) can be achieved through bottom up layer by layer deposition processes as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or physical vapor deposition (PVD). However, QD's may also be synthesized via sol-gel route, which involves a spontaneous evolution f...