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Structure and properties

Fast electrons catch badly behaved quantum dots in the act

19 Apr 2021
Image showing what happens to quantum dots exposed to low-frequency and high-frequency laser light
Conditional behaviour: Atomic-scale observations show that quantum dots behave differently when exposed to higher- and lower-frequency light. (Courtesy: Greg Stewart/SLAC)
Quantum dots are responsible for the stunning, vibrant colours on modern TV screens, but they don’

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Karmela Padavic-Callaghan is a science writer and physics educator based in Brooklyn, New York, US
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