MIT researchers discover “neutronic molecules”

Study shows neutrons can bind to nanoscale atomic clusters known as quantum dots. The finding may provide insights into material properties and quantum effects.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
April 3, 2024 ~9 min

Quantum dots − a new Nobel laureate describes the development of these nanoparticles from basic research to industry application

Louis Brus explains some of the foundational research – and how even the letter carrier wants to shake your hand when you’ve just won a Nobel Prize.

Louis Brus, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, Columbia University • conversation
Oct. 20, 2023 ~10 min


Becoming a Nobel laureate: Louis Brus on his discovery of quantum dots – podcast

Louis Brus, one of the newest Nobel laureates in chemistry, speaks to The Conversation Weekly podcast.

Gemma Ware, Editor and Co-Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation • conversation
Oct. 19, 2023 ~4 min

Nobel prize in chemistry awarded for 'quantum dot' technology that gave us today's high definition TVs

Quantum dot technology has also helped revolutionise medical imagining.

Laurence Murphy, Senior Lecturer & Researcher in Media Technology, University of Salford • conversation
Oct. 5, 2023 ~4 min

Quantum dots are part of a revolution in engineering atoms in useful ways – Nobel Prize for chemistry recognizes the power of nanotechnology

Quantum dots are a prime example of the way nanotechnology engineers materials at an atomic scale.

Andrew Maynard, Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions, Arizona State University • conversation
Oct. 4, 2023 ~9 min

Arrays of quantum rods could enhance TVs or virtual reality devices

MIT engineers developed a new way to create these arrays, by scaffolding quantum rods onto patterned DNA.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Aug. 11, 2023 ~7 min

Researchers develop a new source of quantum light

The device emits a stream of single photos at room temperature and could provide a basis for optical quantum computers.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
June 22, 2023 ~6 min

Smart lighting system based on quantum dots more accurately reproduces daylight

Researchers have designed smart, colour-controllable white light devices from quantum dots – tiny semiconductors just a few billionths of a metre in size –

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 3, 2022 ~6 min


Getting quantum dots to stop blinking

New approach solves a persistent problem of intermittency that has hindered use of the tiny light emitters for biological imaging or quantum photonics.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 22, 2021 ~7 min

A new way to generate light using pre-existing defects in semiconductors

SMART researchers demonstrate a practical way to make indium gallium nitride LEDs with considerably higher indium concentration.

Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology • mit
Nov. 1, 2021 ~8 min

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