Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B, Vol.19, No.6, 2770-2774, 2001
Fabrication of single and coupled quantum dots in single-wall carbon nanotubes
We describe our recent experimental results on the fabrication of single and coupled quantum dots in single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs). As well as our standard method to fabricate electrical contacts on individual SWNTs, an attempt to position them at a desired place is described. For the coupled quantum dot formation a SiO2 layer has been deposited on top of SWNTs, and the transport result which suggests their formation is shown.