丁香园AV

Synopsis

Semiconductor nanowires are fascinating crystalline structures with dimensions in the nanometer range. This talk will focus on how we make such tiny structures, how we measure them and a few of the exciting applications that they can be considered for.  I will discuss the growth method that enables us to achieve axial and radial growth of these tiny structures, and how we alter their electrical properties by the addition of dopants.  I will also highlight the use of an electron nanoprobe for measuring the electrical properties of these structures, particularly the properties that could be useful for a solar cell device. Finally I will briefly discuss the potential use of zinc oxide semiconductor nanowires as qubits for quantum computing applications.