Abstract
Physics Quantum dots are semiconducting nanostructures often referred to as “artificial atoms” because of the discreteness of their energy levels. However, unlike real atoms, quantum dots of a given elemental formula are not all created equal: A typical manufacturing process inevitably results
Highlights
Shearwaters are ocean going birds that hunt small pelagic fish and squid
Unlike real atoms, quantum dots of a given elemental formula are not all created equal: A typical manufacturing process inevitably results in dots that vary in shape and size, leading to differences in energy levels and other properties
The full ensemble of quantum dots must be carefully characterized before the potential use of its constituents in spintronics and quantum information applications
Summary
Shearwaters are ocean going birds that hunt small pelagic fish and squid. They forage the continental shelf off eastern Spain, flying several hundred kilometers a day in search of their peripatetic prey. On the weekdays; that is, from Monday to Friday; the food supply is more reliable and comes from the waste discarded from fishing boats. During weekdays, shearwaters feed in the trawler fishing grounds and can make more return trips to feed their young, because they can trust the fishing boats to supply the meal. During weekends and public holidays, unaided by boats, the birds have to undertake lengthy exploratory trips to seek food.
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