Real-time monitoring of Si1-xGex heteroepitaxial growth using laser light scattering and spectroscopic ellipsometry

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作者
Pickering, C
Carline, RT
Hope, DAO
Robbins, DJ
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[1] Defense Research Agency, Malvern
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PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI A-APPLIED RESEARCH | 1995年 / 152卷 / 01期
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10.1002/pssa.2211520110
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T [工业技术];
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Laser light scattering and real-time spectroscopic ellipsometry have been used as in situ monitors for heteroepitaxial growth of Si1-xGex and Si layers. The techniques have been used to optimize conditions for growth of smooth, high quality epilayers and the potential indicated for real-time control of morphology, composition,and thickness.
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