A 3D quantum dot optical path structure is provided, along with a method for selectively forming a 3D quantum dot optical path. The method comprises: forming a single crystal Si substrate with a surface; forming a Si feature in the substrate, such as a via, trench, or pillar; forming dots from a Ge or SiGe material overlying the Si feature; and, forming an optical path that includes the dots. In some aspects of the method, the Si feature has defect sites. For example, the Si feature may be formed with a miscut angle. As a result of the miscut angle, steps are formed in the Si feature plane. Then, the dots are formed in the Si feature steps. The miscut angle is in the range between 0.1 and 5 degrees, and the spacing between steps is in the range between 1 and 250 nanometers (nm).

 
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