Nanowire research was originally propelled by the quest for a quasi-one-dimensional quantum structure for laser diode applications. In the early 90's, it was shown that semiconductor whiskers could be grown at the nanometer scale, and this method has gradually been recognized as a means to achieve control over material structure for a variety of nanometer-scale applications. While the whisker growth mechanisms have been long established (60's), unexpected material properties are often encountered at the nanometer scale.

We grow, characterize, study the affects of small structures on physical properties of semiconductors, and study nanowire device physics.

Nanowire Growth

Nanowire Size-effects

Nanowire Devices