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The growth, structure and electrical properties of PVD deposited thin films and nanostructures of bismuth and antimony
thesis
posted on 2012-10-01, 10:44 authored by Steven A. StanleyThe electrical and structural properties of thin film bismuth deposited under
various growth conditions, onto substrates of glass, silicon and gallium arsenide
have been investigated. These have been analysed by four point probe
measurements, X-ray diffraction and by direct SEM and FIB imaging. The
systematic investigation of the affect of growth conditions led to the discovery of
the prolific growth of bismuth nanowires protruding from the surface to a length
of 100 μm.
This thesis explores some of the process conditions of sputtered and
evaporated bismuth [... continued].
History
School
- Science
Department
- Physics
Publisher
© Steven Antony StanleyPublication date
2009Notes
A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy of Loughborough University.Language
- en