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The Effect of Dislocation Loops on the Light Emission of Silicon LEDs.

Authors :
Tu Hoang
Phuong LeMinh
Holleman, Jisk
Schmitz, Jurriaan
Source :
IEEE Electron Device Letters; Feb2006, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p105-107, 3p, 3 Graphs
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Remarkably strong infrared light emission was recently observed from silicon p<superscript>+</superscript>-n diodes. In several publications a causal relation is proposed between the larger-than-expected light intensity and the existence of lattice damage around the junction. In this letter, we present direct experimental evidence that lattice damage is in fact detrimental to the efficiency of light emission of silicon LEDs. The experiments call for a revision of the explanation for strong light emission in this type of devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07413106
Volume :
27
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
IEEE Electron Device Letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19552457
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/LED.2005.862195