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Unusual nanostructures of "lattice matched" InP on AlInAs
We show that the morphology of the initial monolayers of InP on
Al0.48In0.52As grown by metalorganic vapor-phase epitaxy does not follow the
expected layer-by-layer growth mode of lattice-matched systems, but instead
develops a number of low-dimensional structures, e.g., quantum dots and wires.
We discuss how the macroscopically strain-free heteroepitaxy might be strongly
affected by local phase separation/alloying-induced strain and that the
preferred aggregation of adatom species on the substrate surface and reduced
wettability of InP on AlInAs surfaces might be the cause of the unusual (step)
organization and morpholog
Impact of Nitrogen incorporation on pseudomorphic site-controlled quantum dots grown by Metalorganic Vapour Phase Epitaxy
We report on some surprising optical properties of diluted nitride
InGaAs_(1-y)N_y /GaAs (y<<1) pyramidal site-controlled quantum dots, grown by
metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy on patterned GaAs (111)B substrates.
Microphotoluminescence characterizations showed antibinding exciton/ biexciton
behavior, a spread of exciton lifetimes in an otherwise very uniform sample,
with unexpected long neutral exciton lifetimes (up to 7 ns) and a nearly zero
fine structure splitting on a majority of dots
Wettability and "petal effect" of GaAs native oxides
We discuss unreported transitions of oxidized GaAs surfaces between
(super)hydrophilic and hydrophobic states when stored in ambient conditions.
Contact angles higher than 90deg and high adhesive force were observed for
several air-aged epitaxial samples grown under different conditions as well as
on epi-ready wafers. Regardless of the morphologies of the surface,
superhydrophilicity of oxygen-plasma treated samples was observed, an effect
disappearing with storage time. Reproducible hydrophobicity was likewise
observed, as expected, after standard HCl surface etching. The relation between
surface oxides and hydrophobic/hydrophilic behavior is discussed
Conditions for entangled photon emission from (111)B site-controlled Pyramidal quantum dots
A study of highly symmetric site-controlled Pyramidal In0.25Ga0.75As quantum
dots (QDs) is presented. It is discussed that polarization-entangled photons
can be also obtained from Pyramidal QDs of different designs from the one
already reported in Juska et al. (Nat. Phot. 7, 527, 2013). Moreover, some of
the limitations for a higher density of entangled photon emitters are
addressed. Among these issues are (1) a remaining small fine-structure
splitting and (2) an effective QD charging under non-resonant excitation
conditions, which strongly reduce the number of useful biexciton-exciton
recombination events. A possible solution of the charging problem is
investigated exploiting a dual-wavelength excitation technique, which allows a
gradual QD charge tuning from strongly negative to positive and, eventually,
efficient detection of entangled photons from QDs, which would be otherwise
ineffective under a single-wavelength (non-resonant) excitation
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Evidence of nonadiabatic exciton-phonon interaction probed by second-order LO-phonon replicas of single quantum dots
Semiconductor nanostructures engineering: Pyramidal quantum dots
Pyramidal quantum dots (QDs) grown in inverted recesses have demonstrated
over the years an extraordinary uniformity, high spectral purity and strong
design versatility. We discuss recent results, also in view of the
Stranski-Krastanow competition and give evidence for strong perspectives in
quantum information applications for this system. We examine the possibility of
generating entangled and indistinguishable photons, together with the need for
the implementation of a, regrettably still missing, strategy for electrical
control
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Conflict and Astroturfing in Niyamgiri: The Importance of National Advocacy Networks in Anti-Corporate Social Movements
Traditional models of transnational advocacy networks (TANs) and stakeholder management do not capture the nuance and dynamics of (counter-)organising processes around anti-corporate mobilisation. Based on the case of a resistance movement against a planned bauxite mine on tribal land in India, we develop a process theory of interactions between local, national and international actors within transnational advocacy networks. These encounters are not always friendly and are often characterised by conflict between actors with disparate goals and interests. We highlight the importance of national advocacy networks (NANs) in anti-corporate social movements and describe the conflicts and disruptions that result from ignoring them. Our findings also point to the role of corporate counter-mobilisation strategies in shaping resistance movements. Our narrative revolves around a particular focal actor in the anti-mining campaign: a young tribal man who emerged as a passionate spokesperson of the movement, but later became a supporter of the controversial mine. Our findings contribute to a richer understanding of the processes underlying transnational and national anti-corporate mobilisation
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