Several key quantum properties are of interest in nanotechnology:
1. Quantum Confinement: This occurs when the dimensions of a material are reduced to a size comparable to the de Broglie wavelength of the charge carriers, leading to discrete energy levels. 2. Tunneling: Quantum tunneling allows particles to pass through energy barriers that would be insurmountable according to classical physics. 3. Superposition: Particles can exist in multiple states simultaneously, which is a principle leveraged in quantum computing. 4. Entanglement: Entangled particles exhibit correlated properties, even when separated by vast distances, making them useful in quantum communication.
