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A finite-size statistical mechanics approach to quantum confinement effects on nanoscale energy-related properties
A Pérez-Madrid1, I Santamaría-Holek2
1Departament de Física de la Matèria Condensada, Facultat de Física, Universitat de Barcelona, Martí i Franquès 1, 08028 Barcelona, Spain. agustiperezmadrid@ub.edu.
Abstract:
The effects of quantum confinement on the energy-related properties of nanoscale materials and structures are critical for understanding their electronic, optical, and thermal behaviors. This study investigates these effects through a finite-size statistical mechanics framework, integrating theoretical analysis with experimental validation. By examining key material systems, this work provides insights into the mechanisms governing energy-related behaviors at the nanoscale, with implications for advanced applications in energy storage, conversion, and photonics.
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