Abstract
We report the fabrication of multilayer structures containing layers of PbTe quantum dots (QDs) spaced by 15-20 nm thick SiO2 layers. The QDs were grown by the laser ablation of a PbTe target using the second harmonic of Nd:YAG laser in an argon atmosphere. The SiO2 layers were fabricated by plasma chemical vapor deposition using tetramethoxysilane as a precursor. The influence of the ablation time on the size and size distribution of the QDs is studied by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. Optical absorption measurements show clearly the QDs confinement effects.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 113117 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-3 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 86 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 14 Mar 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |