Spectrum and nature of surface states

With the help of an approximative E(k) relation in the forbidden gap N(E) distributions for localized states are calculated. A potential fluctuation model gives energy distributions of states in the gap which exhibit features of surface state spectra or spectra of disordered systems. Binding and nonbinding states are coupled to pairs by the E(k) relation and characteristic properties of surface and interface state spectra like symmetry, acceptordonor character, minimum of the N(E) distribution may be described. Dangling bonds of preferential 111 character are the proper chemical picture. Approximative energy calculations show a preferential energy range for isolated interface states at a distance of 0.1–0.2 eV distance from the band edges. Comparison with experimental termspectra shows a good agreement with the treated model. Common characteristics of clean, ordinary and oxidized surfaces and the metal semiconductor contact are revealed.