Abstract
The influence of hydrogen on the lattice constant of boron-doped crystalline silicon is studied by x-ray diffraction. It is found that hydrogen passivation of the boron acceptors is accompanied by a noticeable expansion of the passivated layer. A value of +(2.5±0.5)×10- 24 cm3/atom is obtained for the expansion coefficient due to B-H complexes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1667-1669 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1988 |
Externally published | Yes |