Electronic device from dissipative quantum dots

A method of making a diode comprising:

• providing a region including a plurality of dissipative quantum dots arranged in an array, the dissipative quantum dots respectively varying in electronic structure to provide a tailored asymmetry in current flow between forward and reverse directions of applied potential differences across the provided region;
• providing a first contact coupled to the region;
• and
• providing a second contact coupled to the region.

A method of controlling current flow comprising:

• providing a diode comprising a first contact, a second contact, and a region disposed between the first contact and the second contact, the region comprising a plurality of dissipative quantum dots arranged in an array;
• wherein the dissipative quantum dots respectively vary in electronic structure between the first contact and the second contact;
• wherein the dissipative quantum dots are selectively arranged in said region according to their respective electronic structure to provide a tailored asymmetry in current flow between forward and reverse directions of applied potential differences across the region;
• coupling a voltage source across the first contact and the second contact;
• and
• applying a potential difference across the region.