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Effect of Sub-Bandgap Illumination on the Internal Electric Field of CdZnTe

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3638443· OSTI ID:1029114
Post-growth manipulation of the internal electric field in CdZnTe crystals using sub-bandgap illumination is measured as a function of temperature through infrared (IR) transmission measurements. Using near sub-bandgap IR illumination, both the optical de-trapping of charge carriers and the reduction in carrier recombination increased the mobility lifetime in the crystal. The increased carrier transport is a direct result of decreased hole and electron trapping in addition to other underlying mechanisms. Concentration of the electric field near the cathode is also observed. We measured the electric field distribution with sub-bandgap illumination as a function of temperature via the Pockels effect.
Research Organization:
Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-08SR22470
OSTI ID:
1029114
Report Number(s):
SRNL-STI-2011-00565
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 110; ISSN JAPIAU; ISSN 0021-8979
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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