Exciton-photon interactions in semiconductor nanocrystals: {radiative transitions, non-radiative processes,} and environment effects
arXiv:2101.03412 · doi:10.3390/app11020497
Abstract
In this review we discuss several fundamental processes taking place in semiconductor nanocrystals (quantum dots, QDs) when their electron subsystem interacts with electromagnetic (EM) radiation. The physical phenomena of light emission and EM energy transfer from a QD exciton to other electronic systems such as neighbouring nanocrystals and polarisable 3D (semi-infinite dielectric or metal) and 2D (graphene) materials are considered. The cases of direct (II-VI) and indirect (silicon) band gap semiconductors are compared. We also cover the relevant non-radiative mechanisms such as the Auger process, electron capture on dangling bonds and interaction with phonons. The emphasis is on explaining the underlying physics and illustrating it with calculated and experimental results in a comprehensive, tutorial manner.
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