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Gate-defined quantum dots (GDQD) have gained rapid developments due to the progresses of modern nanofabrication technologies in recent years. Because of their high tunability, COMS compatibility, and long coherence time, gate-defined quantum dots are considered as one of the most likely candidates for quantum computation. This chapter reviews the fundamental concepts, recent developments, and applications of gate-defined quantum dots.
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Deng, GW., Xu, N., Li, WJ. (2020). Gate-Defined Quantum Dots: Fundamentals and Applications. In: Yu, P., Wang, Z. (eds) Quantum Dot Optoelectronic Devices. Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology, vol 27. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35813-6_4
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