（英）离子束溅射法制备碳化锗薄膜的红外光学特性和力学特性

采用离子束溅射法通过在CH4和Ar 的混合气体中溅射Ge靶材制备碳化锗(Ge1-xCx)薄膜.分别通过原子力显微镜、拉曼光谱和X射线光电子能谱、傅里叶变换红外光谱以及纳米压痕测试研究了薄膜的表面形貌、化学结构、光学特性和力学特性.同时分析了制备薄膜时的离子源束压和薄膜性质之间的关系.结果表明,薄膜的粗糙度随束压的增大而减小.在较高束压下制备的薄膜含有较少的C元素和较多的Ge-C键.薄膜具有非常好的红外光学特性和力学特性.薄膜在较大波长范围内具有良好的透光性能.C元素含量随着束压的升高而降低,进而导致薄膜的折射率在束压从300 V增大到800 V的过程中逐渐升高.薄膜的硬度大于8 GPa.由于薄膜中的Ge-C键代替了C-C 键和C-Hn键,薄膜的硬度随束压的增加逐渐增加.     

低温磁控溅射制备CdS薄膜的结构和光学特性

用磁控溅射的方法在透明导电氧化物衬底上制备了CdS薄膜,制备时的衬底温度为30~200℃.X射线衍射测试结果表明在这一条件下制备的CdS薄膜是六角纤锌矿的多晶结构.扫描电子显微镜结果显示薄膜具有较好的晶体质量,这一结论也和拉曼光谱、紫外-可见吸收光谱、光致发光光谱的结果一致.拉曼光谱显示CdS薄膜内部的压应力随着制备温度的提高而增大.     

Characterization of Si-N films prepared by reactive ion beam sputtering

Application of silicon-nitride (Si-N) as a passivant in com-pound semiconductor technology requires a low-temperature deposition process to prevent dissociation of the volatile constituents of the semiconductor. With this in mind, an exploratory study of Si-N films prepared at room temperature using low-energy, reactive ion-beam sputtering has been carried out. The electrical and optical characteristics of the films have been studied, and an annealing step is found necessary to reduce the conductivity of the nitride and im-prove the interfacial properties. On leave of absence from the Department of Physics, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra-132119, India.     

离子束溅射氧化钽薄膜光学特性的热处理效应

主要研究了离子束溅射制备的氧化钽薄膜在大气氛围下热处理对其光学特性的影响规律。实验中热处理温度范围的选择为150~550℃,间隔为200℃。研究中分别采用介电常数的Cody-Lorentz色散模型和振子模型对氧化钽薄膜的能带特性（1~4 eV）和红外波段（400~4 000 cm-1）的微结构振动特性进行了表征。研究结果表明,在150℃和350℃之间出现热处理温度转折点,即热处理温度高于此值时消光系数增加。Urbach能量的变化与消光系数趋势相同,而禁带宽度的变化与消光系数恰好相反。通过红外微结构振动特性分析,薄膜中仍存在亚氧化物的化学计量缺陷。     

射频磁控溅射法制备ZnO:Cu薄膜的磁性研究

ZnO films and ZnO：Cu diluted magnetic semiconductor films were prepared by radio frequency mag-netron sputtering on Si （111） substrates, with targets of ZnO and Zn0.99Cu0.01O, respectively. The plasma emission spectra were analyzed by using a grating monochromator during sputtering. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements indicate the existence of Zni defect in the films, and the valence state of Cu is 1＋. The X-ray diffraction measurements indicate that the thin films have a hexagonal wurtzite structure and have a preferred orientation along the c-axis. The vibrating sample magnetometer measurements indicate that the sample is ferromagnetic at room temperature, and the origin of the magnetic behavior of the samples is discussed.     

Magnetic properties of ZnO:Cu thin films prepared by RF magnetron sputtering

ZnO films and ZnO:Cu diluted magnetic semiconductor films were prepared by radio frequency magnetron sputtering on Si (111) substrates, with targets of ZnO and Zn0.99Cu0.01 O, respectively. The plasma emission spectra were analyzed by using a grating monochromator during sputtering. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements indicate the existence of Zni defect in the films, and the valence state of Cu is 1. The X-ray diffraction measurements indicate that the thin films have a hexagonal wurtzite structure and have a preferred orientation along the c-axis. The vibrating sample magnetometer measurements indicate that the sample is ferromagnetic at room temperature, and the origin of the magnetic behavior of the samples is discussed.     

射频磁控溅射制备的ZnMgO薄膜结构和光学性能

采用射频磁控溅射法,在石英衬底上制备了Zn1-xMgxO(x=0.00～0.16)薄膜。利用X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、紫外-可见分光光度计和光致发光(PL)光谱等分析了薄膜的结构、形貌和光学特性。结果表明:当x≤0.10时薄膜保持六角纤锌矿结构,而x=0.16时已出现MgO立方相;所有薄膜晶粒大小均匀,在100～150 nm之间;透光率在80%以上;薄膜带隙Eg与Mg含量呈线性关系;薄膜PL谱由较弱的紫外发光峰和较强的可见发光带组成,随Mg含量的增加紫外发光峰蓝移。     

Effects of annealing on the structural and optical properties of zinc sulfide thin films deposited by ion beam sputtering

We report the structural and optical properties of ZnS thin films fabricated by ion-beam sputtering. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) results revealed a polycrystalline ZnS film with zinc blende phase as manifested by diffraction from the (111), (220) and (311) planes. Annealing resulted in the appearance of a metastable wurtzite phase with a concentration up to 26.6%. An energy bandgap, estimated from absorption spectra, was found to vary between 3.32 and 3.40 eV. The lower energy of this bandgap, as compared to bulk ZnS, is associated with the structural point defects along with mixed zinc blende and wurtzite phases of the polycrystalline ZnS films. Ion beam sputtering deposition can be used to tune the optical bandgap for potential applications in optoelectronic materials.     

Study on the structural, electrical and optical properties of Al-F co-doped ZnO thin films prepared by RF magnetron sputtering

Al and F co-doped ZnO(ZnO:(Al,F)) thin films on glass substrates are prepared by the RF magnetron sputtering with different F doping contents.The structural,electrical and optical properties of the deposited films are sensitive to the F doping content.The X-ray analysis shows that the films are c-axis orientated along the(002) plane with the grain size ranging from 9 nm to 13 nm.Micrographs obtained by the scanning electron microscope(SEM) show a uniform surface.The best films obtained have a resistivity of 2.16×10-3Ω·cm,while the high optical transmission is 92.0% at the F content of 2.46 wt.%.     

B掺杂ZnO纳米薄膜的结构和光学特性研究

采用脉冲磁控溅射法制备了B掺杂ZnO(ZnO:B)纳米薄膜,并用X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和紫外-可见-近红外分光光度计分别研究了薄膜的结构和光学特性。结果表明:ZnO:B为多晶纳米薄膜,具有六方钎锌矿结构,且薄膜沿着c轴取向择优生长;在可见光和近红外光谱区的透光性能良好,其中在可见光区的平均透光率大于84%,而在近红外区的透光率随着波长增加而逐渐降低至45%。运用逐点无约束最优化法分析计算了薄膜的光学常数,在可见光区,ZnO:B纳米薄膜的光学常数随波长的变化很小且数值基本恒定,折射率约为2.0,而在紫外区,光学常数随波长的变化显著。     

Structural and optical properties of Zn_3N_2 films prepared by magnetron sputtering in NH_3-Ar mixture gases

正Zinc nitride films were prepared by RF magnetron sputtering a metallic zinc target in NH_3-Ar mixture gases on glass substrate at room temperature.The effects of NH3 ratio on the structural and optical properties of the films were examined.X-ray diffraction(XRD) analysis indicates that the films are polycrystalline and have a preferred orientation of(321).An indirect optical band gap increased from 2.33 to 2.70 eV when the NH_3 ratio varied from 5%to 25%.The photoluminescence(PL) spectrum shows two emission peaks;the peak located at 437 nm is attributed to the incorporation of oxygen,and the other at 459 nm corresponds to the intrinsic emission.     

Characteristics of ZnO thin films prepared by radio frequency magnetron sputtering

We investigated in this study structural and nanomechanical properties of zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films deposited onto Langasite substrates at 200 °C through radio frequency magnetron sputtering with an radio frequency power at 200 W in an O₂/Ar gas mixture for different deposition time at 1, 2, and 3 h. Surface morphologies and crystalline structural characteristics were examined using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy. The deposited film featured a polycrystalline nature, with (1 0 0), (0 0 2), and (1 0 1) peaks of hexagonal zinc oxide at 31.75°, 34.35°, and 36.31°. As the deposition time increased, the ZnO film became predominantly oriented along the c-axis (0 0 2) and the surface roughness decreased. Through Berkovich nanoindentation following a continuous stiffness measurement technique, the hardness and Young’s modulus of ZnO thin films increased as the deposition time increased, with the best results being obtained for the deposition time of 3 h. In addition, surface acoustic wave properties of ZnO thin films were also presented.     

Structural and optical properties of ZnO films produced by a nonvacuum chemical technique

Zinc-oxide films are grown by a new nonvacuum chemical method: the pyrolysis of zinc acetylacetonate at a temperature of 280–300°C. The structural, phonon, and emission properties of the ZnO films are studied by X-ray diffraction analysis, scanning electron microscopy, Raman measurements, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The high-intensity (0002) peak recorded in the X-ray diffraction spectra indicate the predominant orientation of crystallites in the (0001) direction in the ZnO films. From analysis of the E ₂ ^high mode in the Raman spectrum of the ZnO films, the elastic strains ? _zz (～3.2 × 10^?3) and the quality of the crystal structure are determined. The characteristics of the pyrolytic ZnO films are compared with the corresponding characteristics of ZnO films grown by molecular-beam epitaxy. As a result, the possibility of growing polycrystalline ZnO films of rather high quality by a practically feasible low-temperature technique is demonstrated.     

Structural,electrical and optical properties of N-doped ZnO films synthesized by SS-CVD

N-doped p-type ZnO films have been synthesized on α-Al₂O₃ (0 0 0 1) substrate by solid-source chemical vapor deposition using Zn(CH₃COO)₂·2H₂O as the precursor and CH₃COONH₄ as the nitrogen source. The properties for ZnO films are dependent greatly on the growth conditions. Results show that the best electrical properties of the p-type film, such as carrier density $\text{N=9.8×10}{}^{17}\text{cm}{}^{\mathrm{-3}}$, resistivity $\text{ρ=20}\text{Ω}\text{cm}$ and Hall mobility $\text{μ=0.97}\text{cm}{}^2\text{/}\text{V}\text{s}$, were induced at the substrate temperature of 500°C with a precursor temperature of 250°C and a nitrogen source of 150°C, under which the highest mixed orientation for (1 0 0) and (1 1 0) planes of films was also achieved. The p-type ZnO films possess a transmittance of about 90% in visible region and a band gap of about $\text{3.20}\text{eV}$ at room temperature.     

Structural,optical and dielectric properties of HfSiO films prepared by co-evaporation method

HfSiO dielectric films were prepared on Si substrate by the co-evaporation method. The chemical composition, crystalline temperature, optical and electrical properties of the compound film were investigated. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis illustrated that the atom ratio of Hf to Si was about 4:1 and Hf–Si–O bonds appeared in the film. The X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the crystalline temperature of the film was higher than 850 °C. Optical measurements showed that the refractive index was 1.82 at 550 nm wavelengths and the optical band gap was about 5.88 eV. Electrical measurements demonstrated that the dielectric constant and a fixed charge density were 18.1 and 1.95×10¹² cm⁻² respectively. In addition, an improved leakage current of 7.81 μA/cm² at the gate bias of −3 V was achieved for the annealed HfSiO film.     

射频磁控溅射法制备GZO:Ti薄膜的微结构及其光学性质

采用射频(RF)磁控溅射工艺于玻璃衬底沉积了镓钛 共掺杂氧化锌(GZO:Ti)半导体薄膜,研究了沉积 温度对薄膜微观结构和光学性质的影响。通过X射线衍射仪(XRD)和紫外分光光度计对其晶体 结构和透射光谱特 性进行表征,同时利用光谱拟合法获取了薄膜的光学常数。研究结果表明,所有薄膜均具备 六角纤锌矿结 构和c轴择优取向特性,沉积温度对薄膜的微结构参数、光学 常数和光学带隙具有明显调控作用,当沉积 温度为653K时,GZO:Ti薄膜的晶粒尺寸最大(82.12nm)、位错密度最低(1.48×10－4 nm－2) 、微应变最小(0.001)、可见光区平均透射 率 最高(82.06%)及光学带隙值最大(3.57eV )。     

Structural, electrical and optical properties of ZnO thin films deposited by sol-gel method

Thin films of intrinsic and Al-doped ZnO were prepared by the sol-gel technique associated with spin coating onto glass substrates. Zinc acetate dehydrate, ethanol and monoethanolamine were used as a starting material, solvent and stabiliser, respectively. Structural, electrical and optical characterizations of the films have been carried out. All films are polycrystalline with a hexagonal wurtzite structure with a preferential orientation according to the direction 〈0 0 2〉. The four-points technique was used to characterize thin films electrically. All films exhibit a transmittance above 80-90% along the visible range up to 650 nm and a sharp absorption onset about 375 nm corresponding to the fundamental absorption edge 3.3 eV. Intense UV photoluminescence is observed for undoped and 1% Al-doped ZnO films.     

Structural and optical properties of polycrystalline CdS thin films deposited by electron beam evaporation

Highly crystalline and transparent cadmium sulphide(CdS) films were deposited on glass substrate by electron beam evaporation technique.The structural and optical properties of the films were investigated.The X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the CdS films have a hexagonal structure and exhibit preferred orientation along the(002) plane.Meanwhile,the crystalline quality of samples increased first and then decreased as the substrate temperature improved,which is attributed to the variation in film thickness.UV-vis spectra of CdS films indicate that the absorption edge becomes steeper and the band gap present fluctuation changes in the range of 2.389-2.448 eV as the substrate temperature increased.The photoluminescence peak of the CdS films was found to be broadened seriously and there only emerges a red emission band at 1.60 eV.The above results were analyzed and discussed.     

氧压对PLD制备掺铜ZnO薄膜光学性质的影响

为了研究生长氧压对ZnO薄膜的结构和光学性质的影响,采用脉冲激光沉积技术,在P-Si〈111〉衬底上制备了不同生长氧压下的掺铜ZnO薄膜.利用X射线衍射仪对样品的结构进行了分析,并用荧光分光光度计对样品的光致发光谱进行了测量.结果表明,所有样品均在2θ=34.3°附近出现ZnO(002)衍射峰,没有发现Cu的衍射峰,在...     

Properties of transparent conductive ZnO:Al thin films prepared by magnetron sputtering

Middle-frequency alternative magnetron sputtering was used to deposit transparent conductive ZAO (ZnO:Al) thin films with ZAO (98 wt%ZnO+2 wt%Al₂O₃) ceramic target on glass and Si wafers. The influences of the various deposition parameters on the structural, optical and electrical performances of ZAO films have been studied. The structural characteristics of the films were investigated by the X-ray diffractometer and atomic force microscope, while the visible transmittance, carrier concentration and Hall mobility were studied by UV-VIS and the Hall tester, respectively. The lowest resistivity obtained in the work was 4.6×10⁻⁴ Ω cm for the film with average transmittance of 90.0% within the visible wavelength range and sheet resistance of 32 Ω, which was deposited at 250 °C and 0.8 Pa.