This technology is a novel technique for the manufacturing of site-controlled GaAs (gallium arsenide) quantum dots (QDs) used in quantum communication and quantum computing. This technique uses an improved local droplet etching (LDE) method. This method allows for control over the location of quantum dot formation. A key innovation of this method is its ability to leverage LDE to remove extrinsic defects introduced during the growth process. This enhancement addresses prior challenges with site-controlled QD fabrication, ensuring superior optical properties and consistency across the array. This method of GaAs quantum dot manufacturing could allow for wafer-scale manufacturing of high-quality quantum dots. Background: Quantum dots, particularly those made from GaAs, are highly valued in quantum communication and quantum computing for their ability to emit single and entangled photons. Traditional fabrication methods using LDE produce QDs at random locations, limiting their scalability and practical integration into quantum devices. GaAs quantum dots are traditionally manufactured on a uniform AlGaAs base layer. While earlier efforts to achieve site-controlled QDs relied on nanopatterning techniques, these methods often introduced defects that compromised the optical quality of the QDs. This method overcomes the challenge by removing the defects, achieving high spatial control and maintains the superior photon-emission properties of GaAs QDs. Applications:
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