The growth of SiGe quantum rings in Au thin films on epitaxial SiGe on silicon

J. H. He; Y. L. Chueh; W. W. Wu; S. W. Lee; L. J. Chen; L. J. Chou

doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2004.06.179

The growth of SiGe quantum rings in Au thin films on epitaxial SiGe on silicon

J. H. He, Y. L. Chueh, W. W. Wu, S. W. Lee, L. J. Chen^*, L. J. Chou

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Abstract

Self-assembled SiGe quantum rings (QRs) on Si_0.8Ge_0.2 substrate has been formed by thermal annealing of the samples with capping Au thin films at 1100°C in N₂ ambient. Miniature quantum rings have a narrow distribution of diameter and height of 27.9±1.7 and 1.53±0.10 run, respectively. The formation of quantum rings was found to be mediated by the Au nanoparticles. As the size of Au nanoparticles can be adjusted, the method promises to be an effective technique to produce high density, uniform in size quantum rings.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	478-482
Number of pages	5
Journal	Thin Solid Films
Volume	469-470
Issue number	SPEC. ISS.
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2004.06.179
State	Published - Dec 22 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Nanorings
Quantum rings
Self-assembly
SiGe

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Metals and Alloys
Materials Chemistry
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Surfaces and Interfaces

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