quantum dot
noun
: a semiconductor nanocrystal exhibiting quantum mechanical effects that allow it to mimic the properties of an atom
The quantum dot is a semiconducting (or metallic) region so tiny that it is essentially confined in all three dimensions; like an atom, it contains a finite number of charges and has discrete energy levels.—
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Scientists have been hoping that semiconductor quantum dots (tiny semiconductor particles that are often described as artificial atoms) could solve this problem.
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By tuning the gate voltages of each quantum dot, the researchers reproduced the jump in conductivity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
Its 50-inch 4K panel uses quantum dot tech for vibrant colors and Dolby Vision HDR for sharp contrast.
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Its quantum dot technology delivers intense, natural color.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
By tuning the gate voltages of each quantum dot, the researchers reproduced the jump in conductivity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
Its 50-inch 4K panel uses quantum dot tech for vibrant colors and Dolby Vision HDR for sharp contrast.
—PC Magazine, 3 Dec. 2025
Its quantum dot technology delivers intense, natural color.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Quantum dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantum%20dot. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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