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We have investigated the combined effect of low-energy self-implantation and thermal annealing on the near-surface defect concentration of ZnO single-crystals. Using ionoluminescence (IL), we demonstrate that a combination of low-energy…
We introduce the concept of optical control of the fluorescence yield of CdSe quantum dots through plasmon-induced structural changes in random semicontinuous nanostructured gold films. We demonstrate that the wavelength- and polarization…
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Elucidating the underlying principles behind band gap engineering is paramount for the successful implementation of semiconductors in photonic and optoelectronic devices. Recently it has been shown that the band gap of a wide and direct…
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Metal nanoparticle (NP) surface coatings are known to significantly enhance the ultra-violet luminescence intensity of ZnO. Although there is general agreement that resonantly excited Localized Surface Plasmons (LSPs) in metal NPs can…
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We report interesting observations in 1.2 MeV Ar8+ ion irradiated ZnO which, to the best of our knowledge, have not been published earlier and will be useful for the scientific community engaged in research on ZnO. Irradiation with the…
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Ultrafast time-resolved photoluminescence spectroscopy following one- and two-photon excitation of ZnO powder is used to gain unprecedented insight into the surprisingly high external quantum efficiency of its "green" defect emission band.…
A new type of excitations by highly focused electron beams in scanning transmission electron microscopes is predicted for nanoparticles. The calculated electron energy loss spectra of metallic (silver) and insulating (SiO(sub2))…
High-index spherical nanoparticles with low material losses support sharp high-Q electric and magnetic resonances and exhibit a number of interesting optical phenomena. Developments in fabrication techniques have enabled the further study…
A tool for manipulation of specific nanoparticles is essential for nanofabrication. This paper describes a new class of nanoscale techniques for manipulating individual nanoparticles on an insulating substrate using a focused electron beam.…
We report that for the first time the nanoparticles of II-V semiconductor (ZnP2) were prepared and studied. ZnP2 nanoparticles were prepared by incorporation into zeolite Na-X matrix. Absorption, diffuse reflection (DR) and…
This study investigates the strong photoluminescence (PL) and X-ray excited optical luminescence observed in nitrogen-functionalized 2D graphene nanoflakes (GNFs:N), which arise from the significantly enhanced density of states in the…
ZnO/GaN alloys exhibit exceptional photocatalyst applications owing to the flexibly tunable band gaps that cover a wide range of the solar spectrum, and thus have attracted extensive attentions over the past few years. In this study,…
Achieving efficient and stable ultraviolet emission is a challenging goal in optoelectronic devices. Herein, we investigate the UV luminescence of zinc germanate Zn2GeO4 microwires by means of photoluminescence measurements as a function of…