Quantum dots have applications in the biological world as fluorescent tags; they can be set to any arbitrary emission spectra to allow labeling and observation of detailed biological processes.
Photovoltaics
Quantum Dots greatly increase solar cells efficiency.
Electronic Applications
Quantum electrical properties make quantum dots of particular interest in the electronics industry. There small size means that electrons do not have to travel as far as with larger particles, thus electronic devices can operate faster. They may also be used to emit white light for backlighting laptop computer screens. There is also great promise for using quantum dots in other solid state electronic devices.
Application Fields
Quantum dots have applications in the biological world as fluorescent tags; they can be set to any arbitrary emission spectra to allow labeling and observation of detailed biological processes.
Quantum Dots greatly increase solar cells efficiency.
Quantum electrical properties make quantum dots of particular interest in the electronics industry. There small size means that electrons do not have to travel as far as with larger particles, thus electronic devices can operate faster. They may also be used to emit white light for backlighting laptop computer screens. There is also great promise for using quantum dots in other solid state electronic devices.