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Quantum Confinement in Single Layer a-Si:H Films

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 February 2011

S. A. Koehler
Affiliation:
James Franck Institute, Department of Physics, University of Chicago, Chicago IL 60637
H. Fritzsche
Affiliation:
James Franck Institute, Department of Physics, University of Chicago, Chicago IL 60637
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Abstract

Quantum confinement effects in the transmission spectrum of thin amorphous silicon, a-Si:H, films require a coherence length comparable to the film thickness, as well as good film homogeneity. After a careful investigation, we conclude that there is no quantum confinement in single layer a-Si:H films at room temperature.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1996

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