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Title: Structures of and methods for forming vertically aligned Si wire arrays

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1531871

A structure consisting of vertically aligned wire arrays on a Si substrate and a method for producing such wire arrays. The wire arrays are fabricated and positioned on a substrate with an orientation and density particularly adapted for conversion of received light to energy. A patterned oxide layer is used to provide for wire arrays that exhibit narrow diameter and length distribution and provide for controlled wire position.

Research Organization:
California Institute of Technology (CalTech), Pasadena, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-03ER15483
Assignee:
California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, CA)
Patent Number(s):
8,530,338
Application Number:
12/176,099
OSTI ID:
1531871
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2008-07-18
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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