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Diffusion and Solubility of Hydrogen in Amorphous and Microcrystalline Si:H Films

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 March 2011

Wolfhard Beyer*
Affiliation:
Institut für Photovoltaik, Forschungszentrum Jülich, D-52425 Jülich, Germany
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Abstract

Hydrogen diffusion and solubility effects in hydrogenated amorphous and microcrystalline silicon films are reviewed. Various diffusion-related effects have been observed which need to be considered in models of hydrogen diffusion. Hydrogen solubility is found to affect hydrogen incorporation and hydrogen transport.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2001

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