2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/26203We develop a theory of the linear optical spectrum of excitons in quantum dot molecules, including the effect of exciton-phonon coupling beyond the Markov limit. The model reproduces the general trend of the zero-phonon line broadening as a function of interdot distance, that were recently measured. The unexpectedly broad linewidths and their large variation are explained in terms of both the non-Markov nature of the coupling and of the matching of the phonon wavelength to the interdot distance.Mesoscale and Nanoscale PhysicsMaterials Sciencetext