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Which outcome occurs inside a quantum dot when increasing the compressive strain on its crystal lattice to shift its electron's probability density?

A)Increased quantum confinement energy
B)Decreased electron-hole effective mass
C)Reduced electron tunneling probability
D)Enhanced spin-orbit coupling duration

💡 Explanation

Increased compressive strain reduces the dot's physical dimensions, causing the quantum confinement effect, boosting the electron's kinetic energy because particle-in-a-box energy levels increase. Therefore, energy is increased rather than changing mass or coupling because the dot is compressing.

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