Abstract
One of the most interesting properties of quantum dots is the possibility to tune the band gap as a function of their size. Here we explore the possibility of changing the lifetime of the lowest-energy excited state by altering the surface passivation. We show that a moderately electronegative passivation potential can induce long-lived excitons without appreciable changes to the band gap. In addition, for such passivation the symmetry of the valence-band maximum is derived) instead of the more usual derived). This reverses the effect of the exchange interaction on the bright-dark exciton splitting.
- Received 25 September 2000
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.63.235314
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