Quantum Dots (2 of 2) (IMAGE) Ruhr-University Bochum Caption The team at the Chair of Applied Solid State Physics works with nanostructures. The quantum dots generated by Andreas Wieck's research team are a mere 30 nanometers wide. Credit RUB, Marquard Usage Restrictions None 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.