Quantum Dots on Metal Oxides (IMAGE) American Institute of Physics Caption This image shows the experimental set-up researchers used to analyze the behavior of quantum dots placed on metal oxides. A laser illuminated the quantum dots to make them glow and a spectrometer was used to analyze the light they emitted. Credit Seyed Sadeghi/ University of Alabama, Huntsville Usage Restrictions This image may be used only with appropriate caption and credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.