In situ infrared ellipsometry study of the hydrogen incorporation in p-doped amorphous silicon and p-i interfaces

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Abstract

An in situ investigation of the influence of p-doping on the vibrational properties of a-Si:H, by infrared ellipsometry, is presented. The presence of B2H6 in the gas phase induces a catalytic effect revealed by an increase of hydrogen bonded as SiH2 at the a-Si:H surface. This effect is interpreted in terms of surface reaction mechanisms and energetic considerations. The in situ study of p+ -i interfaces reveals a complicated behaviour. They arefound to be affected by the deposition sequence and the doping gas (B2H6 or B(CH3)3).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)107-110
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Non-Crystalline Solids
Volume164-166
Issue numberPART 1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Dec 1993

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