Semiconductor Surfaces And Interfaces

Surface physics in the classical sense of ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) based - perimental approaches to understand well-de?ned surfaces has now become a mature branch of condensed matter research. Meanwhile, however, the th- retical concepts and experimental techniques developed in this ?eld have also become the basis for modern interface, thin ?lm and nanostructure science. Furthermore, these research ?elds are of fundamental importance for more applied branches of science, such as micro- and nanoelectronics, catalysis and corrosion research, surface protection, chemo- and biosensors, microsystems and nanostructured materials.

Authors: Black, Lachlan E.
Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by The Australian National University, Canberra
Gives new insights into semiconductor–dielectric interfaces and semiconductor surface recombination mechanisms
Reports on a detailed investigation of the properties of Al2O3 as a passivating dielectric for silicon surfaces
Describes a high-throughput, industrially compatible deposition method for Al2O3

Crystals are ubiquitous in daily life and technology. Many kinds of crystalline products, such as salt, sugar, and fat, are used in cooking, and electronic devices are made from semiconductor crystals. Crystals also play an important role in life and the global environment. Living organisms produce mineral crystals to maintain biogenic activity, and snow and ice crystals play a crucial role in climate change. For most topics related to crystals, crystal growth is an important research area.