Experimental chemistry is not our forte, so we prefer to use professionally-manufactured quantum dots for the Schrödinger’s Wave Equation experiments we discuss in the book‘s Chapter 7. However, if you are interested in synthesizing your own quantum-dot nanoparticle suspensions, we recommend that you take a look at the detailed instructions prepared by Professor George Lisensky at Beloit College for the Preparation of Cadmium Selenide Quantum Dot Nanoparticles (Local printer-friendly copy at: CdSe_Quantum_Dot_Synthesis). Continue reading