Quantum confined stark effect in embedded PbTe nanocrystals

R. Leitsmann, F. Ortmann, F. Bechstedt

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Abstract

We investigate structural and electronic properties of PbTe nanocrys-tals (NCs) embedded in a CdTe matrix using an ab initio pseudopotential method and a repeated super cell approximation. The dot-matrix interface structure was found to be in good agreement with observations at planar PbTe/CdTe interfaces. In particular the so called rumpling effect at Te-terminated {100}PbTe/CdTe interfaces is of the same order of magnitude. Calculations concerning the stability of the embedded PbTe NCs confirm the assumption of a rhombo-cubo-octahedron equilibrium crystal shape (ECS). The occurrence of internal electrostatic fields as a consequence of the polar dot-matrix interfaces is demonstrated. The resulting internal quantum confined Stark effect (IQCSE) leads to a spatial separation of electron and hole wavefunctions in the NCs and, hence, to a reduction of the optical oscillator strength at low temperatures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHigh Performance Computing in Science and Engineering 2008 - Transactions of the High Performance Computing Center Stuttgart, HLRS 2008
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages59-70
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9783540883012
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event11th Results and Review Workshop on High Performance Computing in Science and Engineering, HLRS 2008 - Stuttgart, Germany
Duration: 29 Sep 200830 Sep 2008

Publication series

NameHigh Performance Computing in Science and Engineering 2008 - Transactions of the High Performance Computing Center Stuttgart, HLRS 2008

Conference

Conference11th Results and Review Workshop on High Performance Computing in Science and Engineering, HLRS 2008
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityStuttgart
Period29/09/0830/09/08

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