Concept information
Preferred term
Quantum Dots
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Nanocrystal, Semiconductor
- Nanoparticle, Semiconductor
- Nanoparticles, Semiconductor
- Semiconductor Nanocrystal
- Semiconductor Nanocrystals
- Semiconductor Nanoparticle
- Semiconductor Nanoparticles
Note
- do not confuse with microscopic fluorescent bar codes which are micrometer sized
Scope note
- Nanometer sized fragments of semiconductor crystalline material which emit PHOTONS. The wavelength is based on the quantum confinement size of the dot. They can be embedded in MICROBEADS for high throughput ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY TECHNIQUES.
History note
- 2004
In other languages
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Finnish
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kvanttipiste
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D045663
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