Polarization transitions in Quantum Dot Quantum Well Arrays

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2011-01-11

arxiv.org/abs/1101.2180v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics

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With the improvement in fabrication techniques it is now possible to produce atom-like semiconductor structures with unique electronic properties. This makes possible periodic arrays of nano-structures in which the Coulomb interaction, polarizability, and tunneling may all be varied. We study the collective properties of 2D arrays and 3D face centered cubic lattices of singly-charged nano-spherical shells, sometimes called `quantum-dot quantum wells' or `core-shell quantum dots.' We find that for square arrays, the classical groundstate is an Ising anti-ferroelectret (AFE), while the quantum groundstate undergoes a transition from a uniform state to an AFE. The triangular lattice, in contrast, displays properties characteristic of frustration. Three dimensional face-centered cubic lattices polarize in planes, with each layer alternating in direction. We discuss the possible experimental signals of these transitions.

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