Structural and optical properties of A12O3 with Si and Ge nanocrystals


Yerci S., Yildiz I., Seyhan A., Kulakci M., Serincan U., Shandalov M., ...Daha Fazla

Symposium on Group 4 Semiconductor Nanostructures held at the 2006 MRS Fall Meeting, Massachusetts, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, 27 Kasım - 01 Aralık 2006, cilt.958, ss.105-107 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Cilt numarası: 958
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Massachusetts
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.105-107
  • Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Si and Ge nanocrystals were formed in Al2O3 matrix by ion implantation and subsequent annealing. The phase separation of the Si nanocrystals was observed using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy by monitoring Si 2p electrons. During nanocrystal formation with a high temperature annealing Si-0 signals corresponding to Si nanoclusters increase while Si4+ signals related to a-SiO2 disappear from the spectrum. The transition from amorphous to nanocrystalline phase for both Si and Ge nanoclusters and the compressive stress exerted on the formed nanocrystals were also studied by Raman spectroscopy. Photoluminescence spectra of the Al2O3 containing nanocrystals were discussed by means of Ti and Cr impurities, as well as F centers. The existence of the amorphous Ge nanoclusters in Al2O3 matrix significantly enhances the light emission of Ti3+ impurities.