Doped semiconductor powder and preparation thereof

Details Doped semiconductor powder and preparation thereof Doped semiconductor powder and preparation thereof

2006-07-25

2006-07-25

Nguyen, Tuan H. (Department: 2813)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

With specified dopant

C257S611000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07081664

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a doped semiconductor powder comprising nanocrystals of a group IV semiconductor and a rare earth element, the rare earth element being dispersed on the surface of the group IV semiconductor nanocrystals. The invention also provides processes for the preparation of the above doped semiconductor powder, and a composite material comprising a matrix in which is dispersed a doped semiconductor powder.

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