This work analyzes self-assembled quantum dots with atomistic theory, emphasizing strain, band mixing, and realistic many-body spectra. It addresses effects that are difficult to capture within simplified continuum descriptions.
Keywords: self-assembled quantum dots
Main result: quantitative agreement for self-assembled quantum-dot spectra requires realistic strain and atomistic band-structure treatment. Small structural details can qualitatively influence the low-energy states.
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