6.4.1 - Key Features
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Practice Questions
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What is a quantum dot?
💡 Hint: Think about semiconductor materials and their behavior at the nano level.
Why is three-dimensional confinement important?
💡 Hint: Consider how movement restrictions might affect energy levels.
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What characteristic of quantum dots allows them to emit different colors?
💡 Hint: Think about how size relates to light and color.
True or False: Quantum dots exhibit two-dimensional confinement.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of confinement.
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Given a quantum dot with a diameter of 2 nm, predict its emitted light color compared to one with a diameter of 5 nm. Explain your reasoning based on the concepts discussed.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between size and light wavelength.
Research and propose a new application for quantum dots in renewable energy. Justify your proposal based on their properties.
💡 Hint: Think about how they can be integrated into current technology.
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