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Effects of In-Depth Inhomogeneities on the Optical Absorption Spectra of a-Si:H Films: Theory and Quantitative Evaluations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 1993

G. Amato ,
F. Giorgis  and
C. Manfredotti
G. Amato
Affiliation:
National Electrotechnical Institute G.Ferraris, Strada delle Cacce 91, 10135, Torino, Italy
F. Giorgis
Affiliation:
National Electrotechnical Institute G.Ferraris, Strada delle Cacce 91, 10135, Torino, Italy
C. Manfredotti
Affiliation:
Experimental Physics Dept., University of Torino, via P. Giuria 1, 10125, Torino, Italy
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Abstract

The effect of the non-uniform defect profile in a-Si:H films on the subgap photothermal spectra is investigated. A comprehensive theoretical model is suggested. By means of this model it is possible to extract quantitative information about the defects inhomogeneity in the film.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 297: Symposium A – Amorphous Silicon Technology - 1993 , 1993 , 389
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1993

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