QD technology and market prospects in the sectors of space exploration, biomedicine, defense, and security

Charitidis, CA; Golnas, A; Chouliaras, F; Arpatzanis, N; Dimitriadis, CA; Lee, JI; Bakolias, C

dc.contributor.author	Charitidis, CA	en
dc.contributor.author	Golnas, A	en
dc.contributor.author	Chouliaras, F	en
dc.contributor.author	Arpatzanis, N	en
dc.contributor.author	Dimitriadis, CA	en
dc.contributor.author	Lee, JI	en
dc.contributor.author	Bakolias, C	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T02:45:45Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T02:45:45Z
dc.date.issued	2008	en
dc.identifier.issn	18626351	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/32368
dc.subject.other	Bandgap engineerings	en
dc.subject.other	Carrier confinements	en
dc.subject.other	Critical components	en
dc.subject.other	Cutoff wavelengths	en
dc.subject.other	Detectivity	en
dc.subject.other	Diagnostic tools	en
dc.subject.other	Fabrication processes	en
dc.subject.other	High operating temperatures	en
dc.subject.other	Higher temperatures	en
dc.subject.other	Imaging applications	en
dc.subject.other	Market prospects	en
dc.subject.other	Nano materials	en
dc.subject.other	Quantum computing	en
dc.subject.other	Quantum dot infrared photodetectors	en
dc.subject.other	Quantum dots	en
dc.subject.other	Secure electronic transactions	en
dc.subject.other	Space explorations	en
dc.subject.other	Cryptography	en
dc.subject.other	Data processing	en
dc.subject.other	Medical imaging	en
dc.subject.other	Military applications	en
dc.subject.other	Nanoelectronics	en
dc.subject.other	Nanostructured materials	en
dc.subject.other	Nanotechnology	en
dc.subject.other	Optical communication	en
dc.subject.other	Optical waveguides	en
dc.subject.other	Optoelectronic devices	en
dc.subject.other	Photodetectors	en
dc.subject.other	Quantum computers	en
dc.subject.other	Quantum electronics	en
dc.subject.other	Quantum optics	en
dc.subject.other	Space research	en
dc.subject.other	Three dimensional	en
dc.subject.other	Semiconductor quantum dots	en
dc.title	QD technology and market prospects in the sectors of space exploration, biomedicine, defense, and security	en
heal.type	conferenceItem	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1002/pssc.200780123	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pssc.200780123	en
heal.publicationDate	2008	en
heal.abstract	Quantum dots (QD) are a unique subset of nanomaterials characterized by their extraordinary quantum confinement behaviour. Even though the quantum dot industry is still in its infancy with revenues now reaching $10 million, it is expected to surpass $500 million in 2009. However, in order to leverage the full potential of the QD technology, new fabrication processes must be developed to attain high detectivity and high operating temperature (HOT) photodetector devices. The Quantum Dot Infrared Photodetectors (QDIPs) possess an immense potential for civilian and military applications due to the distinct characteristics stemming from their dimensionality - which provides 3D carrier confinement and the capacity for normal-incidence detection - and their amenability to bandgap engineering - which allows tailoring the peak and cutoff wavelengths according to custom needs. The QDIPs, especially when optimized to operate at higher temperatures, can become critical components in space exploration, defence and security, optical communication, quantum computing and cryptography, and medical imaging applications. Robust and reliable solutions for these fields will command a premium position in the marketplace as by responding to the societal need for secure electronic transactions, exponentially faster data processing, and higher quality diagnostic tools. © 2008 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.	en
heal.journalName	Physica Status Solidi (C) Current Topics in Solid State Physics	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1002/pssc.200780123	en
dc.identifier.volume	5	en
dc.identifier.issue	12	en
dc.identifier.spage	3872	en
dc.identifier.epage	3876	en