| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1530039 | Materials Science and Engineering: B | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Electroluminescent properties of silicon nanoparticles embedded in MOS devices have been studied. Silicon rich oxide (SRO) films with 4 at.% of silicon excess were used as active layers. Intense and stable light emission is observed with the naked eye as shining spots at the surface of devices. AFM measurements on these devices exhibit a remarkably granular surface where the EL spots are observed. The EL measurements show a broad visible spectrum with various peaks between 420 and 870 nm. These EL spots are related with charge injection through conductive paths created by adjacent Si-nps within the SRO.
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Authors
A. Morales-Sánchez, J. Barreto, C. Domínguez, M. Aceves, K.M. Leyva, J.A. Luna-López, J. Carrillo, J. Pedraza,