title: Near-field optical properties of quantum dots, applications and perspectives.
abstract: Recent years have witnessed tremendous research in quantum dots as excellent models of quantum physics at the nanoscale and as excellent candidates for various applications based on their optoelectronic properties. This review intends to present theoretical and experimental investigations of the near-field optical properties of these structures, and their multimodal applications such as biosensors, biological labels, optical fibers, switches and sensors, visual displays, photovoltaic devices and related patents.
authors.affiliation: Solid State Section, Physics Department, University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis, 15784, Zografos, Athens, Greece.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zora
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Triberis
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Simserides
mesh_terms: D008163:Luminescent Measurements; D060526:Magnetic Fields; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D055096:Optical Devices; D055100:Optical Fibers; D010330:Patents as Topic; D045663:Quantum Dots; D012666:Semiconductors; D012993:Solar Energy