Empirical potential profile model for subbands with unusual energy separation in Si(111) p-type inversion layer

Ayob, Nur Idayu and Inagaki, Takeshi J. and Daimon, Hiroshi and Takeda, Sakura Nishino (2021) Empirical potential profile model for subbands with unusual energy separation in Si(111) p-type inversion layer. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 60. ISSN 0021-4922 E-ISSN 1347-4065

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Abstract

To explain the deviation in the valence subband energy levels of the Si(111) inversion layer obtained by experiments and calculations, the band edge profile that has the same subband levels as the experimental results is searched through numerical calculations. The obtained band edge profile is characterized by its flat feature in the subsurface region over 1.2 nm from the surface of the Si substrate. By taking the second derivative of the obtained band edge profile, the carrier distribution in the space charge layer is obtained, and the existence of negative charges in the subsurface region is revealed. The origin of the negative charges is attributed to the inhomogeneous valence electron distribution due to the standing wave formation in the narrow space charge layer.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	90489/7640
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Si(111) inversion layer, Nanostructures
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr. Nur Idayu Ayob
Date Deposited:	30 Jun 2021 20:15
Last Modified:	30 Jun 2021 20:15
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/90489

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