Ⅱ-Ⅵ族碲化物体单晶低温光致发光谱研究

采用熔体法生长Ⅱ-Ⅵ族碲化物体单晶时,不同的生长条件及热经历过程会导致生长态晶体材料中,占主导的点缺陷类型存在较大的差异,进而影响了晶体的物理性能及器件的使用。低温光致发光(PL)谱作为一种无损检测方法,可以用于研究不同条件下生长的Ⅱ-Ⅵ族碲化物体单晶中的点缺陷和杂质的能级状态。对比富Te条件下生长的未掺杂ZnTe和CdTe晶体在8.6 K下的PL谱可以发现,电阻率较低的p型ZnTe晶体,其PL谱中,电子到中性受主复合发光峰(e, A0)强度高于施主-受主对复合发光峰(DAP),而高电阻率阻n型CdTe晶体则刚好相反,这可能是由于生长速率及降温过程的热经历不同导致占主导的本征点缺陷类型不同造成的。按化学计量比生长的未掺杂CdZnTe晶体,其PL谱中自由激子发光峰(D0, X)占主导,而(e, A0)峰强度高于DAP峰,变温PL谱测试表明当温度高于15 K时,(e, A0)峰与DAP峰逐渐叠加在一起。In掺杂导致在富Te条件下生长的CdZnTe晶体的PL谱中产生明显的A中心复合发光峰,与导带的能量差约为0.15 eV,主要与In补偿Cd空位形成的复合体[In+_CdV2-_Cd]-有关,且其强度与In掺杂元素的含量成正比。     

Resonant inelastic X-ray scattering of tantalum double perovskite structures

In this paper, we investigated the electronic structures and defect states of SrLaMgTaO₆ (SLMTO) double perovskite structures by using resonant inelastic x-ray scattering. Recently, Eu³⁺ doped SLMTO red phosphors have been vigorously investigated due to their higher red emission efficiency compared to commercial white light emitting diodes (W-LED). However, a comprehensive understanding on the electronic structures and defect states of host SLMTO compounds, which are specifically related to the W-LED and photoluminescence (PL), is far from complete. Here, we found that the PL spectra of SLMTO powder compounds sintered at a higher temperature, 1400 °C, were weaker in the blue emission regions (at around 400 nm) and became enhanced in near infrared (NIR) regions compared to those sintered at 1200 °C. To elucidate the difference of the PL spectra, we performed resonant inelastic x-ray spectroscopy (RIXS) at Ta L-edge. Our RIXS result implies that the microscopic origin of different PL spectra is not relevant to the Ta-related defects and oxygen vacancies.     

高能电子照射对金刚石中缺陷电荷状态的影响

金刚石经电子辐照后会形成大量的点缺陷, 而这些缺陷很多都是带有电荷的. 提出一种用于研究缺陷电荷状态的新思路, 即利用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)的高能电子照射辐照区域, 通过比较SEM 照射前后的低温光致发光光谱, 为缺陷电荷状态的确定提供了一些依据. 关键词： 金刚石 点缺陷 电荷状态     

半导体异质结界面能带排列的实验研究

本文综述半导体异质结界面能带排列的实验研究情况。介绍了九种目前已成功用于这方面研究的实验方法,这包括C—V测试、光致发光谱测量和光电子能谱测量,并讨论了Al_xGa_(-x)As/GaAs、InAs/GaSb、Ge/Si和Ge/GaAs等几种典型系统的一些研究结果。     

Improvement of metal–ferroelectric–silicon structures without buffer layers between Si and ferroelectric films

Si-based metal–ferroelectric–semiconductor (MFS) structures without buffer layers between Si and ferroelectric films have been developed by depositing SrBi₂Ta₂O₉ (SBT) directly on n-type (100)-oriented Si. Some effective processes are adopted to improve the electrical properties of these MFS structures. Contrary to the conventional MFS structures with top electrodes directly on ferroelectrics, our MFS structures have been developed with thin dense SiO₂ films deposited between ferroelectric films and top electrodes. Due to the SiO₂ films, the leakage current densities of MFS structures are reduced to 2×10^-8 A/cm² under the bias of 5 V. The C-V electrical properties of the MFS structures are greatly improved after annealing at 400 °C in N₂ ambient for 1 h. The C-V memory windows are increased to 3 V, which probably results from the decrease of the interface trap density at the Si/SBT interface. Received: 7 September 1999 / Accepted: 24 November 1999 / Published online: 2 August 2000     

Millimeter wave monolithic high electron mobility (HEM) varactor diode-grid frequency tripler arrays

High Electron Mobility (HEM) varactor structures have been studied for millimeter-wave monolithic diode-grid frequency tripler array applications. The improved HEM varactor diode structures provide a highly nonlinear C-V characteristic (i.e., a steep slope of the C-V curve and a large capacitance ratio) which produces high harmonic generation efficiency and reduce the power requirement for efficiently pumping each device. The effects of the light illumination on the C-V characteristics of the Barrier-Intrinsic-N⁺ (BIN) varactor diode have also been studied and the results will be discussed in this paper. In the development of a monolithic diode-grid frequency multiplier array, the low-loss quasioptical configuration is used for the construction of the multiplier circuit. The study of the effects of the light illumination on the C-V characteristics of varactor diode is important in understanding the potential applications of the quasi-optical varactor diode-grid frequency multiplier array circuit.     

绝缘氧化层上自离子注入Si薄膜W线发光性能的调控

对SOI基片上的Si薄膜进行了一系列Si⁺自注入和热退火的改性实验,并利用低温光致发光(PL)光谱对这些Si薄膜样品的发光性能进行了测试. 在这些SOI样品的PL光谱中观察到了丰富的光学结构,包括D₁,D₂,D₃,X以及异常尖锐的W线. 通过对比在同等光谱测试条件下的W线归一化强度,获得了针对SOI基片发射W线较为理想的自注入和热退火参数. 同时,还对D系列发光峰以及W线的缺陷起源和光学性质进行了很好的讨论. 关键词： SOI结构 自离子注入 W线 近红外发光器件     

Anomalous temperature dependence of photoluminescence spectra from InAs/GaAs quantum dots grown by formation–dissolution–regrowth method

Two kinds of InAs/GaAs quantum dot(QD) structures are grown by molecular beam epitaxy in formation–dissolution–regrowth method with different in-situ annealing and regrowth processes. The densities and sizes of quantum dots are different for the two samples. The variation tendencies of PL peak energy, integrated intensity, and full width at half maximum versus temperature for the two samples are analyzed, respectively. We find the anomalous temperature dependence of the InAs/GaAs quantum dots and compare it with other previous reports. We propose a new energy band model to explain the phenomenon. We obtain the activation energy of the carrier through the linear fitting of the Arrhenius curve in a high temperature range. It is found that the Ga As barrier layer is the major quenching channel if there is no defect in the material. Otherwise, the defects become the major quenching channel when some defects exist around the QDs.     

Photoluminescence in metal doped Ge0.15Se0.85 glass

PL and PLE spectra of a-Ge_0.15Se_0.85 samples doped with up to 1 at. % In, Cu and Fe are measured from 4 K - 150 K. The insensitivity of all aspects of PL (including fatigue) to In and Cu doping is noted. Fe doping significantly quenches PL and PLE spectra, and a slight modification of the PL temperature dependence is observed. An increase in the efficiency of non-radiative recombination through a structured impurity mechanism is proposed for Fe. Specific defect structures consistent with PL and PA measurements are suggested with preferred inclusion of Fe²⁺ at a Ge site.     

径向偏振光下的长焦、紧聚焦表面等离子体激元透镜

表面等离子体激元透镜(plasmonic lens, PL)是一种通过激发和操控表面等离子体激元 (SPPs), 突破衍射极限, 实现亚波长紧聚焦的纳米光子器件. 如何实现高效率的紧聚焦及调控, 一直是研究PL的重点. 如果选取电矢量沿径向振动的径向偏振光作为PL的入射光, 可从各个方向激发SPPs, 提高紧聚焦的能量效率. 本文提出了一种在径向偏振光激发下的长焦深、长焦距、亚波长紧聚焦的表面等离子体激元透镜, 该透镜由中心T 形微孔、阶梯形同心环和同心环结构组成. 本文首先利用有限元方法数值分析了中心微孔-同心环结构透镜的聚焦特性, 结果显示径向偏振光由底部入射可高效激发SPPs, 并且中心微孔透射光与散射至自由空间的SPPs由于多光束干涉形成了紧聚焦. 为进一步压缩焦斑、增加焦距、加深焦深、改善透镜聚焦特性, 本文引入中心T形微孔-阶梯形同心环结构, 从而对阶梯表面的SPPs同时提供了相位调制和传播方向的控制. 经过参数优化, 该透镜结构实现了光斑焦深、半高宽、焦距分别是入射光波长的2.5倍、0.388 倍、3.22倍的亚波长紧聚焦; 而且该透镜具有结构紧凑、尺寸小、易于集成的优点, 满足了纳米光子学对于器件微型化和高度集成化的要求. 该研究结果在纳米光子集成、近场光学成像与探测、纳米光刻等相关领域具有潜在的应用价值.     

On the observation of electron–hole liquid luminescence under low excitation in Al2O3‐passivated c‐Si wafers

We report on low‐temperature photoluminescence (PL) from aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃)‐passivated c‐Si wafers, which surprisingly exhibits clear signature of the formation of the so‐called electron–hole liquid (EHL), despite the use of excitation powers for which the condensed phase is not usually observed in bulk Si. The elevated incident photon densities achieved with our micro‐PL setup together with the relatively long exciton lifetimes associated with a good quality, indirect band‐gap semiconductor such as our float‐zone c‐Si, are considered the key aspects promoting photogenerated carrier densities above threshold. Interestingly, we observe a good correlation between the intensity of the EHL feature in PL spectra and the passivation performance of the Al₂O₃ layer annealed at different temperatures. The change in the extension of the sub‐surface space‐charge region that results from the balance between the induced fixed charge in the Al₂O₃ and the defect states at the alumina/Si interface is at the origin of the observed correlation. (© 2014 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH &Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Comparison of luminescence spectra of natural spodumene under KrCl laser and e-beam excitation

Spectral characteristics of pulsed photoluminescence (PL) and pulsed cathodoluminescence (PCL) of a natural spodumene were investigated. PL was excited by laser radiation at 222 nm with pulse duration of 10 ns at FWHM. PCL was excited by electron beams with pulse duration from 0.1 up to 4 ns and with current densities of 40-200 A/cm². There was a dominant broad band at 600 nm due to the manganese impurity in PCL spectra. But in PL spectra, the orange band had the intensity comparable with intensities of intrinsic defect bands. At sample cooling by liquid nitrogen, the intensity of orange band in the PCL spectrum increased by two times and the short-wave shoulder of the band reduced.     

Structure and optical features of silicon carbide nanocrystals confined in alumina matrices

Thin films based on silicon carbide and alumina were synthesized by means of rf-sputtering using a co-deposition process. Several nanostructures were created which consist of thin films (∼200 nm thick) with homogeneous distribution of SiC nanocrystals (∼5 nm mean diameter) in the host alumina matrices. Characterization methods including X-ray photoelectrons spectroscopy (XPS), UV-vis absorption and photoluminescence (PL) were used to identify the involved structures, compositions and optical features of these nanostructures. Thus, XPS investigations were relevant to point out the involved chemical bonding in the core SiC nanocrystals and in the host alumina environments. Additionally, mixed bonding such as Si-O-C was also shown and seems to correlate with the SiC-alumina interfaces. Optical properties of the nanostructures films such as UV-vis absorption and photoluminescence (PL) were measured in representative samples and compared to simulated PL responses obtained by a theoretical model.     

GaAlAs/GaAs非均匀阱宽多量子阱超辐射发光管材料制备及表征

超辐射发光二极管(SLD)具有不同于半导体激光器和普通发光二极管的优异性能。为了制备高功率半导体超辐射发光管,并且得到比较大的光谱宽度、大的单程增益和抑制电流饱和,我们研究设计了具有850nm辐射波长的GaAlAs/GaAs非均匀阱宽多量子阱超辐射发光二极管结构,采用分子束外延(MBE)方法进行了材料制备。同时利用X射线双晶衍射,变温(10～300K)光致发光(PL)等方法检测分析了外延薄膜的结构和光电特性。在光致发光谱线中我们得到了发射波长850nm的谱峰,谱峰范围跨跃800～880nm,双晶回摆曲线结果显示了设计的结构得到实现。在注入电流140mA时,器件输出光谱的半峰全宽可以达到26nm,室温下连续输出功率达到6mW。     

Detection of finger interruptions in silicon solar cells using photoluminescence imaging

Finger interruptions are common problems in screen printed solar cells, resulting in poor performance in efficiency because of high effective series resistance. Electroluminescence(EL) imaging is typically used to identify interrupted fingers. In this paper, we demonstrate an alternative method based on photoluminescence(PL) imaging to identify local series resistance defects, with a particular focus on finger interruptions. Ability to detect finger interruptions by using PL imaging under current extraction is analyzed and verified. The influences of external bias control and illumination intensity on PL images are then studied in detail. Finally, in comparison with EL imaging, the using of PL imaging to identify finger interruptions possesses the prominent advantages: in PL images, regions affected by interrupted fingers show higher luminescence intensity, while regions affected by recombination defects show lower luminescence intensity. This inverse signal contrast allows PL imaging to more accurately identify the defect types.     

Synthesis of zinc oxide porous structures by anodization with water as an electrolyte

We report a simple, reliable and one-step method of synthesizing ZnO porous structures at room temperature by anodization of zinc (Zn) sheet with water as an electrolyte and graphite as a counter electrode. We observed that the de-ionized (DI) water used in the experiment is slightly acidic (pH=5.8), which is due to the dissolution of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere forming carbonic acid. Porous ZnO is characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Raman spectroscopy and photoluminescence (PL) studies. The current-transient measurement is carried out using a Gamry Instruments Reference 3000 and the thickness of the deposited films is measured using a Dektak surface profilometer. The PL, Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy are used to confirm the presence of ZnO phase. We have demonstrated that the hybrid structures of ZnO and poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly (styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) exhibit good rectifying characteristics. The evaluated barrier height and the ideality factor are 0.45 eV and 3.6, respectively.     

Photoluminescence enhancement from hybrid structures of metallic single-walled carbon nanotube/ZnO films

We investigated the dependence of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) coupled photoluminescence (PL) emission on the density of a metallic single-walled carbon nanotube (m-SWCNT). The m-SWCNTs of various densities were deposited on top of ZnO films by spin coating and filtration transfer method to form the hybrid structures. We observed PL enhancement from ZnO films deposited with spin coated m-SWCNT, comparing with pure ZnO film. The m-SWCNT acts as absorbers for the light emitted due to SPR. After resonant excitation, hot electrons in m-SWCNT are created in high energy states, which can then transfer from the m-SWCNT to the conduction band of the ZnO films. We discuss the relationship between the hot electron flow generated by internal photoemission and LSPR.     

Quantum wire heterostructure for optoelectronic applications

Quantum wire (QWR) heterostructures suitable for optoelectronic applications should meet a number of requirements, including defect free interfaces, large subband separation, long carrier lifetime, efficient carrier capture. The structural and opticl properties of GaAs/AlGaAs and InGaAs/GaAs quantum wire (QWR) heterostructures grown by organometallic chemical vapor deposition on nonplanr substrates, which satisfy many of these criteria, are described. These crescent-shaped QWRs are formed in situ during epitaxial growth resulting in virtually defect free interfaces. Effective wire widths as small as 10nm have been achieved, corresponding to electron subband separations greater than K_BT at room temperature. The enhanced density of states at the QWR subbands manifests itself in higher optical absorption and emission as visualized in photoluminescence (PL), PL excitation, amplified spontaneous emission and lasing spectra of these structures. Effective carrier capture into the wires via connected quantum well regions, which is important for enhancing the otherwise extremely small capture cross section of these wires, has also been observed. Room temperature operation of GaAs/AlGaAs and strained InGaAs/GaAs QWR lasers with threshold currents as low as 0.6mA has been demonstrated.     

First-principles calculation of point-defective structures of B2-NiSc intermetallics

A pseudo-potential plane-wave method based on first principles was used to calculate the physical parameters of B2-NiSc intermetallics and the geometrical, energetic, and electronic structures of point defects. The possible types of point defects in B2-NiSc intermetallics were analyzed and predicted by comparing the formation enthalpy and formation energy for different kinds of point defect structures. The results show that Ni vacancy defects and Ni anti-position defects are the main point defects in the B2-NiSc intermetallics, and that these point defects emerge as double vacancy defects or double anti-position defects. When the double Ni atoms at Sc sites are in the first nearest neighborhood, the point defect structures are found to be the most stable. An analysis of the electronic structure of NiSc point defects shows that the Ni anti-position defect is more stable than the Sc vacancy defect in the Ni-rich alloy, and the Ni vacancy defect is more stable than the Sc anti-position defect in the Sc-rich alloy. These results are consistent with the energy calculation. Through analysis of C₁₁–C₁₂, G/B and Poisson's ratio, it was found that the Ni_Sc point defect has little effect on crystal plasticity, and that the V_Ni point defect improves crystal plasticity.     

氮原子修饰点缺陷石墨烯结构和性质的理论研究

氮原子掺杂石墨烯对基于石墨烯的器件和催化研究具有重要的应用价值.本文采用基于密度泛函理论的计算方法,研究了氮原子修饰的C-Bridge(碳原子吸附在石墨烯碳碳键桥位)、C-Top(碳原子吸附在石墨烯一个碳原子上方)和C7557(碳原子对吸附在石墨烯碳环上方)三种不同点缺陷类型的石墨烯物理性质.讨论不同缺陷石墨烯结构在用氮原子进行修饰前后体系的稳定性、电子结构等;计算得到了缺陷处原子的分波态密度(PDOS)图,分析了原子间的相互作用;模拟出氮原子修饰后缺陷石墨烯恒流模式的STM图像,以便和实验上得出的图像进行对比.计算结果表明,对于所选取的三种不同缺陷,氮原子能够较稳定地吸附在缺陷表面.C-Bridge和C-Top缺陷结构本身具有磁矩,经氮原子修饰后结构磁矩消失.与之相反,C7557缺陷结构本身没有磁矩,经氮原子修饰后缺陷体系带有磁矩.另外,C-Bridge和CTop两种不同缺陷结构石墨烯经过氮原子修饰后,体系几何结构变得完全一样.