Quantum Dot Molecules

Preface.- Chapter 1: Fabrication of semiconductor Quantum Dot Molecules: droplet epitaxy and local oxidation nanolithography techniques.- Chapter 2: InP Ring-Shaped Quantum Dot Molecules by Droplet Epitaxy.- Chapter 3: Optical properties of lateral InGaAs quantum dot molecules single- and bi-layers.- Chapter 4: Formation Principles and Exciton Relaxation in Semiconductor Quantum Dot - Dye Nanoassemblies.- Chapter 5: Polarization properties of multi-layer InAs quantum dot molecules as a function of their size.- Chapter 6: Analysis of reduced built-in polarization fields and electronic structure of InGaN/GaN quantum dot molecules.- Chapter 7: Interference single electron transistors based on quantum dot molecules.- Chapter 8: Quantum Interference Effects on the Electronic Transmission Through Quantum Dot Molecules.- Chapter 9: Phonon-assisted processes and spontaneous emission in double quantum dots.- Chapter 10: Förster resonant energy transfer signatures in optically driven quantum dot molecules.- Chapter 11: Stark effect and the measurement of electric fields with quantum dot molecules.- Index.