THE ABSOLUTE DETERMINATION OF CDTE CRYSTAL POLARITY

被引:56
作者
BROWN, PD
DUROSE, K
RUSSELL, GJ
WOODS, J
机构
[1] Applied Physics Group, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Durham, Durham, DH1 3LE, South Road
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D O I
10.1016/0022-0248(90)90968-Q
中图分类号
O7 [晶体学];
学科分类号
0702 ; 070205 ; 0703 ; 080501 ;
摘要
The absolute and discriminatory methods of identifying the {111} polar surfaces of CdTe are reviewed and the division of authors between the conventions of Warekois (1962) and Fewster (1983) is noted. In this work electron microdiffraction patterns were recorded which support the findings of Fewster and we note that the Te{111} surface of CdTe is the best for CdTe or (Hg,Cd)Te epitaxy. Finally, reliable unambiguous polarity revealing etchants are recommended for CdTe. © 1989.
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