Question

Quantum Confinement
Which of the following is true regarding quantum confinement?
(A) Energy gap is proportional to the inverse square root of size.
(B) Energy gap is proportional to the inverse of size.
(C) Energy gap is proportional to the square of size.
(D) Energy gap is proportional to the inverse of the square of size.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A)
• B. (B)
• C. (C)
• D. (D)

Hint:

Quantum confinement determines electronic properties at the nanoscale, crucial for semiconductor and quantum dot applications.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

- In quantum confinement, as size decreases, the energy gap increases proportionally to the inverse square root of the size.
- This property is pivotal for tuning semiconductors in nanotechnology.