Trapping levels in fresh (one month) and naturally aged (one year) nanocrystalline porous silicon have been investigated using the optical charging spectroscopy method. Four significant maxima and/or shoulders were observed for fresh samples and five for aged ones. They have been attributed to five and six trapping levels, respectively. The trapping centers corresponding to the most shallow four levels are situated at or nearby the internal surface of the porous silicon films.

Topics
Nanomaterials, Chemical elements, Spectroscopy
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