Abstract:The shape of size‐controlled silicon nanocrystals (Si NCs) embedded in SiO2 is investigated by tomographic energy‐filtered transmission electron microscopy (EFTEM). The sphericity of the quantum dots is determined by computational analyses. In contrast to other fabrication methods, we demonstrate that the NCs in superlattices are non‐agglomerated, individual clusters with slightly oblate spheroidal shape. This allows for low surface‐to‐volume ratios and thereby low non‐radiative defect densities as required by… Show more
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