Harvard University

Title: Quantum Dots - Science and Perhaps Technology

Abstract: Quantum dots are small, confined region of conducting material that in some ways resemble artificial atoms, because they can be made to hold just a few
electrons in a controlled way. Quantum dots fabricated lithographically are particularly well suited for flowing electricity through, allowing a spectroscopy based on current-voltage measurements. We discuss a range of topics concerning transport in quantum dots, including their potential use as qubits for quantum information processing.