Electrical measurements of structural defects in Cd0.9Zn 0.1Te by atomic force microscopy based methods

Arie Ruzin*, I. Torchinski, I. Goldfarb

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Abstract

Bridgman grown, single crystal Cd0.9Zn0.1Te samples of non-spectroscopy grade material were investigated with nano-scale resolution by AFM based surface potential difference, electric force microscopy and tunnelling current methods. The results, confirmed by SEM characterization, indicate the presence of large, electrically charged structural defects. The defects are thought to be extended faults, creating significant variations in the surface band bending on the polished and etched crystal surface, and conductive channels in the bulk.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)644-647
Number of pages4
JournalSemiconductor Science and Technology
Volume19
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2004

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