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Laser spectroscopy of semiconductor quantum dots
Pokorný, Martin
This work is focused on examining photoluminescent properties of InAs quantum dots (QDs) on GaAs substrate covered by GaAs1-xSbx strain reducing capping layer (SRL) prepared by Stranski-Krastanow method. We measured luminescence decay time of two samples with different concentration of Sb in this layer. We investigated the influence of temperature, intensity and wavelength of the excitation pulse on the luminescent decay time. We also compared the properties of the samples after excitation by 760 nm pulse and 850 nm pulse - the former one is energetically above the substrate band gap; in the second case we excited only the QDs and the wetting layer (WL). We consequently derived recombination and relaxation processes occurring inside InAs QDs and also the transport of charge carriers from the substrate and the WL into QDs. One part of this diploma thesis was to learn about the methods of measuring ultrafast photoluminescence and build the experimental set-up.
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UV zářením indukované kvantové tečky a jejich použití v biosenzorech
Pavelková, Kamila
This bachelor thesis is focused on the study of quantum dots, semiconductor nano-crystals, whose size is in the range 1–10 nm. At the moment, quantum dots are of great interest because of their wide range of application in various fields and their properties such as fluorescence capability, degradation resistance and high quantum yield. The aim of this work is to create a comprehensive overview of quantum dots and their brief char-acterization. Furthermore, various methods for their synthesis and the use of these fluo-rescent nanoparticles in biosensors are described. The experimental part is devoted to an optimalization of the preparation of thermal and UV-induced quantum dots.
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Noncontact temperature measurements using luminescent materials
Jedlička, Jindřich ; Nebojsa, Alois (referee) ; Ligmajer, Filip (advisor)
This diploma thesis deals with noncontact temperature measurement using luminescent materials. In the theoretical part of the thesis, luminescent materials were selected on the basis of a literature review with respect to sensitivity and operating temperature range. In the experimental part of the thesis, photoluminescence of CdSe/ZnS and GaAs quantum dots for various temperatures was measured and the relative change of luminescence parameters such as emission peak position, intensity, intensity ratio of two emission peaks, and lifetime of luminescence were determined from the measurements in agreement with expectations according to the literature. Achieving high spatial resolution would be made possible by measuring cathodoluminescence, where the luminescence spectra are obtained with an order of magnitude higher spatial resolution. These measurements and the influence of electron beam on the luminescence quality of selected materials will be subject of further experimental study.
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Study of optical nonlinearities in semiconductors and semiconductor nanostructures
Chlouba, Tomáš ; Trojánek, František (advisor) ; Filip, Radim (referee) ; Herynková, Kateřina (referee)
In the main part of this thesis I study the relaxation mechanisms of charge carriers in silicon nanocrystals in SiO2 matrix. One of the potential applications of these structures lies in photovoltaics, specifically in construction of all-silicon tandem solar cells. I studied the dynamics of carriers in these structures by methods of ultrafast spectroscopy which helped to unravel the microscopic behaviour of carriers, their transport, localization etc. Furthermore I investigated the doping of such structures as the technology of doping is crucial for manufacture of pn- junctions which are the core component of solar cells. At the end I delve into the dissipative Jaynes-Cummings model by mathematical modeling and theoretical calculations which describes among others microlasers and as such comes under a field of cavity quantum electrodynamics.
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Use of nanomaterials to improve optical detection of biomolecules
Špačková, Simona ; Kristýna, Pavelicová (referee) ; Bezděková, Jaroslava (advisor)
The bachelor thesis deals with modern methods of biomolecule labeling. Attention is paid especially to luminescent labeling with semiconductor quantum dots, optimization of preparation and characterization of quantum dots (QDs) and their bioconjugates with Ala4 peptide, which has antibacterial properties. The first method of preparing QDs used UV-radiation and conjugation with the peptide of interest was carried out through the thiol group of the peptide. A second type of QDs was prepared thermally and conjugation with the peptide was performed by linkers EDC/sulfo-NHS, which allowed peptide bond formation between the carboxyl group of QDs and the amino group of the peptide. The next part of the thesis is focused on the influence of conjugation the antimicrobial activity of the peptide. To verify the antimicrobial properties of the peptide, an interaction between the QDs-Ala4 conjugate and Staphylococcus aureus was observed. Conjugates thus prepared were characterized by fluorescence spectroscopy and capillary electrophoresis with absorption detection (-214 nm).
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Luminescence Diagnostic of Photovoltaic Cells
Stojan, Radek ; Frantík, Ondřej (referee) ; Šály,, Vladimír (referee) ; Vaněk, Jiří (advisor)
Diagnostic of photovoltaic cells defects is one of the key step in production. This dissertation thesis deals about diagnosis of photovoltaic cells by radiative recombination of electron - hole pairs. This radiative recombination is known as luminescence. Diagnostic methods using this local light emission in infrared region have innovative potential. The method of electroluminescence is one of the most widely used luminescence methods whose modifications are applied across the industry, especially in semiconductors. The main area of this thesis research is focused on non-destructive analysis of radiated infrared radiation of monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar cells in various modifications of standard electroluminescence method. In this research there are used two types of CCD cameras are used as luminescent radiation detectors. Method of photon emission microscopy is used for magnification element. Local light emission inspection by microscopy should have benefit to qualitative evaluation of solar cells defects. Radiation emitted by the solar cell has a wave character. This fact brings the potential of using some of the characteristics of the waves. We are talking about the intensity and mainly about new characterization by polarization during the detection of defects in the solar cell surface. Innovation of the measuring workplace of the standard electroluminescence method to use polarization analysis is one of the goals of this dissertation thesis.
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Determination of absolute quantum yield of luminescence
Smísitel, Petr ; Valenta, Jan (advisor) ; Herynková, Kateřina (referee)
In this bachelor thesis we will study the determination of absolute quantum yields (efficiency) of photoluminiscence, which is equal to the ratio of number of emitted photons and number of absorbed photons. The common approach is to compare the absorption and luminescence spectrum. The main experimental problem is to eliminate the influence of angular dependence of reflection, emission and scattering. Therefore it is convenient to use the integrating sphere which eliminate most of the problems of relative measurements of quantum yield. In detail we will describe the method to determine the quantum yields of luminescence using the integrating sphere including the description of the experimental equipment and the procedure of processing data and estimation of uncertainty. Finally, we apply the procedure to solid and liquid samples containing silicon nanocrystals. We will measure the dependence of quantum yields on the applied excitation wavelength. 1
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Smart materials
Valenová, Ludmila ; Němec, Karel (referee) ; Molliková, Eva (advisor)
The bachelor thesis deals with smart materials. In summary, it describes the general classification of smart materials into individual groups. Describing the properties of individual groups and using these materials in practice. In more detail, there are described groups of shape memory materials, color changing materials under the external stimulus, light emitting materials and materials based on piezoelectric effect.
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Preparation of graphene quantum dots and study of their properties
Zdražil, Lukáš ; Mikula, Milan (referee) ; Zmeškal, Oldřich (advisor)
Current methods for preparing graphene quantum dots (GQDs) rely on oxidation and reducing agents or require energy-intensive and technologically demanding preconditions. Applying microwave expansion and liquid phase exfoliation (LPE) in a sample of graphite powder enabled us to prepare GQDs that exhibit strong luminescence in the blue region of the visible spectrum. The proposed technique for synthesizing GQDs is energetically undemanding and does not necessitate additional chemical components.
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