Mie scattering
Quantum dots are theoretically described as a point like, or a zero dimensional (0D) entity. Most of their properties depend on the dimensions, shape and materials of which QDs are made. Generally QDs present different thermodynamic properties from the bulk materials of which they are made. One of these effects is the melting-point depression. Optical properties of spherical metallic QDs are well described by the Mie scattering theory.