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.

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Creator

• Kelly, Patrick Joseph

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02D208M

Advisor

• Lew Yan Voon, Lok C.

Year

• 2002

Sponsor

• General Dynamics Corporation

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Physics

Rights statement

• In Copyright