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Quantum dots are one of the most important systems in nanoscience. They are artificial structures, built in the laboratory, that are capable of confining electrons in regions of miniscule size, thousands of times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. In nature, electrons are confined within atoms, but manipulating them is difficult and expensive. Thanks to quantum dots, electrons can be trapped to make their study much easier. Hence quantum dots are called 'artificial atoms'.  

Since their creation a few decades ago, quantum dots have not only served as the basis for technological applications (e.g. televisions) but have allowed us to explore fascinating physico-chemical phenomena, helping us to understand how quantum particles behave under controlled conditions.