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Title: Interface-state capture cross section—Why does it vary so much?

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4919100· OSTI ID:22398938

A capture cross section value is often assigned to Si–SiO{sub 2} interface defects. Using a kinetic variation of the charge pumping technique and transition state theory, we show that the value of capture cross section is extremely sensitive to the measurement approach and does not provide any meaningful insight into the physics involved. We argue that capture cross section is neither a physical property of interface defects nor is there any need to assign capture cross section values.

OSTI ID:
22398938
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 106, Issue 16; Other Information: (c) 2015 U.S. Government; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0003-6951
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English