40 years of epitaxial quantum dots: a look back at a major scientific and technological anniversary dedicated to Jean-Yves Marzin
In 1985, the article titled Growth by molecular beam epitaxy and characterization of InAs/GaAs strained‐layer superlattice was published. This foundational act in international research on epitaxial quantum dots marked the beginning of 40 years of fruitful research, intertwining various disciplines: materials physics, advanced characterization methods, nanotechnology, optics, and quantum technologies. These works, blending fundamental aspects with diverse applied developments, led to major scientific breakthroughs and significant success for both the French and international scientific communities.
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The 40th anniversary of this article was celebrated during a memorable event, paying tribute to Jean-Yves Marzin, a pioneer of this journey and one of the founding fathers of C2N. This event was marked by a strong human dimension, bringing together researchers, collaborators, and former colleagues. Antoine Petit, CEO of CNRS, along with Lionel Buchaillot (Director of CNRS Engineering) and Thierry Dauxois (Director of CNRS Physics), attended this celebration, alongside Giancarlo Faini, Director of C2N, highlighting the historical and scientific importance of research on epitaxial quantum dots and their lasting impact, while especially paying a heartfelt tribute to Jean-Yves Marzin.
Throughout these two days, inspiring testimonies traced the early global advances made in the four historic laboratories – CNET Bagneux, L2M, IEF, and LPN – that contributed to building the collective narrative of C2N. Significant attention was also given to ongoing research in various French laboratories, illustrating the vitality and dynamism of the field.
Soon, you will be able to view all the videos of the presentations made during these two scientifically enriching and moving days, which gathered over 200 participants.
The organizing committee
Jacqueline Bloch, Frank Glas, Jean-Christophe Harmand, François Julien, Céline Lashermes, Aristide Lemaître, Ariel Levenson, Henri Mariette, Isabelle Sagnes, Pascale Senellart, Maria Tchernicheva
These days were organized in partnership with the SFO as part of the PÉPITES program of French optics and the SFP.
➤ Actualités 1994 : naissance d’un atome artificiel pour la photonique quantique, revue Photoniques, N°126, Juin 2024