Point defect complexes and their association energies in acceptor-doped oxides

Data available in the literature can be analyzed to determine the association energies of point defect complexes in acceptor-doped oxides. Data for very small amounts of acceptor-dopants in n-type, oxygen deficient oxides have been analyzed and defect association energies of the acceptor impurity and its compensating oxygen vacancy have been determined. Defect binding energies of approximately 1 eV are typical.