Detection of surface states anisotropies at GaAs(001)(2 × 4) decapped surfaces

Goletti, C.; Emiliani, Valentina; Schintke, Silvia; Frisch, A. M.; Esser, N.; Fimland, B. O.

doi:10.1002/pssb.200541103

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“…A mixed Ga–As dimer structure is energetically most favorable for “extreme” Ga‐rich conditions, and causes an RA spectrum similar to that experimentally observed for ( n × 6) surface structures . The (2 × 4) and c(4 × 4) reconstructed GaAs(100) surface exhibits surface states, which contribute to the spectral RAS features below the E 1 bulk critical point . The RA spectrum above E 1 , in contrast, is assigned to surface modified bulk transitions …”

Section: Epitaxial Reference Surfacessupporting

confidence: 56%

In Situ Characterization of Interfaces Relevant for Efficient Photoinduced Reactions

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Brückner

et al. 2017

Adv Materials Inter

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which he pioneered and established. In general, interfaces do not only determine electronic properties of the final device; their atomic order also highly affects growth kinetics and defect formation. Moreover, the design of solid-liquid and hybrid interfaces determines their chemical reactivity and stability. In situ monitoring of interface preparation, formation, and interfacial reactions thus promises efficient process control. Paired with a detailed understanding of interface formation mechanisms, however, the true power of in situ control is to allow for specific modification and tuning of interface formation for the device of choice. There are several excellent reviews on in situ approaches covering wide ranges of materials from basic science to applications as well as varieties of preparation and analysis techniques. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] As indicated in Figure 1, this review will be focused on in situ control over interfaces of materials that are relevant for photoinduced reactions in high-efficiency solar energy conversion and sensing applications with in situ control of semiconductor/polymer/ biological interfaces. We will restrict the techniques to realistic and complex, non-ultrahigh-vacuum (UHV) ambient, where in situ control is most demandingbut also highly desired. The more complex the interfacial reactions are, the more important is the in situ characterization. Ex situ approaches can contribute to an indirect understanding of interface formation, but to understand and, finally, control the dynamic processes taking place, real-time measurements are appropriate. The challenge, we are facing, is twofold: On the one hand, increased interaction with the surrounding ambient causes higher complexity. Yet at the same time, it decreases the number of applicable techniques. On the other hand, those techniques are often elaborate and not necessarily easy to interpret. In a nutshell, we will discuss four main topics:(i) Surface preparation during growth of structures for highefficiency solar energy conversion: World-record conversion efficiencies in both photovoltaics [12,13] and solar water splitting [14] are achieved with multijunction solar cells based on epitaxial III/V compound semiconductor structures. We will discuss in situ controlled preparation Solar energy conversion and photoinduced bioactive sensors are representing topical scientific fields, where interfaces play a decisive role for efficient applications. The key to specifically tune these interfaces is a precise knowledge of interfacial structures and their formation on the microscopic, preferably atomic scale. Gaining thorough insight into interfacial reactions, however, is particularly challenging in relevant complex chemical environment. This review introduces a spectrum of material systems with corresponding interfaces significant for efficient applications in energy conversion and sensor technologies. It highlights appropriate analysis techniques capable of monitoring critical physicochemical reactions in situ during non-vacuu...

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Section: Epitaxial Reference Surfacessupporting

confidence: 56%