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Observation of the potential-dependent second harmonic response from the Si(111)/electrolyte and Si(111)SiO[sub 2]/electrolyte interfacial regions

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100010a040· OSTI ID:6566312
The optical second harmonic (SH) response from the n-Si(111) surface immersed in aqueous electrolyte solutions has been examined and is observed to be potential dependent. This potential dependence is observed for both the monohydrogen-terminated surface immersed in NH[sub 4]F as well as for surfaces which are photoanodically oxidized in H[sub 2]SO[sub 4]. The potential dependence from the latter is screened in part by the presence of the insulating overlayer. Furthermore, a minimum is observed in the potential-dependent response which is shifted well anodic of the flatband potential. The SH observations are attributed to field effects within the space charge region of the semiconductor which are manifested in the higher order bulk SH response. Photocurrent transient analysis is utilized as a means of determining the flatband potential of these surfaces immersed in electrolyte solution. Experiments performed in UHV are discussed and compared to that observed in solution. 71 refs., 9 figs., 1 tab.
DOE Contract Number:
FG06-86ER45273
OSTI ID:
6566312
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States) Vol. 99:10; ISSN JPCHAX; ISSN 0022-3654
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English