Nanosilicon

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The book explores the diverse properties of nanosilicon, highlighting its forms such as nanoparticles, nanowires, and nanotubes. It emphasizes their potential in miniature device components and innovative optoelectronic applications, particularly due to the luminescence of porous silicon. Recent research breakthroughs in metal-encapsulated clusters and silicon fullerenes pave the way for controlled production of nanoparticles and new quasi one-dimensional structures. Additionally, it discusses silicon's emerging role as an optical material and its potential in silicon laser development.