Kevin Hennessey Interview Paper

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Nanotechnology In my interview with Kevin Hennessey from the California Nanoscience Institute here at UCSB, he explained about the research of compound semi-conductors. His work is engrossed in Nanoelectronics which involves the exploitation of quantum behavior in nano-scale systems. Compound semi-conductors differ from the traditional silicone based devices and offer superiority. (Hennessey Interview) Development of compound semi-conductors requires the use of technologies on nano-level, one billionth of a meter. "Scientists and companies are envisioning dramatic advancements in the functionality and properties of materials, including improved strength and durability. Nanoelectronics, involved quantum effect electronics, is an electronics…show more content…
On each of these wafers the quantum dots are in between the substrate. On the last page it is shown, where the Indium quantum dots lie. In Kevin's assessment each quantum dot can "hold  electrons. This control of the electrons causes them to emit light. If the quantum dots are placed in the cavity, the spot on the wafers where there are no crystals, in the middle, and capture electrons then the aims of the process are a success. (Hennessey Interview) Kevin explains that you want to then put the process material into devices. This control of powerful light in this small cavity is what causes much speculation. The new devices which use this method are called quantum effect devices. According to Kevin, lasers and lights could be replaced with this technology. (Interview) The compound semi-conductors are able to perform more tasks because of their physical structure. They are used in especially violent environments, such as jet engines, or space craft, withstanding variances of temperatures. In cell phones LEDs, and other devices advancements have been made due to compound semi-conductors. (Compound Semi-Conductor Foundation, Online '01) In the future, advancements that help cost-efficiency the compound semiconductor could be the viable option to replace the silicone semi-conductor in computers and microchips which will obviously revolutionize the
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