Optical Properties of Semiconducting Silicides

1993 ◽  
Vol 320 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Lange ◽  
W. Henrion ◽  
E. Jahne ◽  
M. Giehler ◽  
O. GÜnther ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTThe optical properties of polycrystalline layers of CrSi2, MnSi1.73, β-FeSi2, and Ir3Si5 prepared by single layer and codeposition methods on different substrates are measured over the spectral range from the infrared to 24 eV. The spectral features in the interband region are attributed to transitions between Si p-metal d bonding and antibonding states mediated by energy dependent matrix elements. The IR spectra of CrSi2 and β-FeSi2, exhibiting six phonon modes, are simulated by an oscillator model.

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-50
Author(s):  
Rita John ◽  
Benita Merlin

In this study, we have analyzed the electronic band structure and optical properties of AA-stacked bilayer graphene and its 2D analogues and compared the results with single layers. The calculations have been done using Density Functional Theory with Generalized Gradient Approximation as exchange correlation potential as in CASTEP. The study on electronic band structure shows the splitting of valence and conduction bands. A band gap of 0.342eV in graphene and an infinitesimally small gap in other 2D materials are generated. Similar to a single layer, AA-stacked bilayer materials also exhibit excellent optical properties throughout the optical region from infrared to ultraviolet. Optical properties are studied along both parallel (||) and perpendicular ( ) polarization directions. The complex dielectric function (ε) and the complex refractive index (N) are calculated. The calculated values of ε and N enable us to analyze optical absorption, reflectivity, conductivity, and the electron loss function. Inferences from the study of optical properties are presented. In general the optical properties are found to be enhanced compared to its corresponding single layer. The further study brings out greater inferences towards their direct application in the optical industry through a wide range of the optical spectrum.


2002 ◽  
Vol 47 (12) ◽  
pp. 2059-2073 ◽  
Author(s):  
A N Yaroslavsky ◽  
P C Schulze ◽  
I V Yaroslavsky ◽  
R Schober ◽  
F Ulrich ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Yujun Hou ◽  
Chun Jiang

Since the growth of single layer of Si has emerged, silicene became a potential candidate material to make up the disadvantage of graphene. In this paper, the complex surface conductivity is applied to characterize the properties of silicene and we investigate the optical characterization of silicene-dielectric interfaces from IR to far UV range. The silicene-Si and silicene-Ge interfaces along both parallel and perpendicular polarization directions of electromagnetic field with normal incidence are considered in this work. The optical properties of the silicene-dielectric systems proposed in this paper lay a foundation for the performance of complex silicene-based optoelectronic devices such as sensors, detectors, filters, UV absorbers and so on.


2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 20673-20727
Author(s):  
M. R. Perrone ◽  
A. Bergamo ◽  
V. Bellantone

Abstract. The clear-sky, instantaneous Direct Radiative Effect (DRE) by all and anthropogenic particles is calculated during Sahara dust intrusions in the Mediterranean basin, to evaluate the role of anthropogenic particle's radiative effects and to obtain a better estimate of the DRE by desert dust. The clear-sky aerosol DRE is calculated by a two stream radiative transfer model in the solar (0.3–4 μm) and infrared (4–200 μm) spectral range, at the top of the atmosphere (ToA) and at the Earth's surface (sfc). Aerosol optical properties by AERONET sun-sky photometer measurements and aerosol vertical profiles by EARLINET lidar measurements, both performed at Lecce (40.33° N, 18.10° E) during Sahara dust intrusions occurred from 2003 to 2006 year, are used to perform radiative transfer simulations. Instantaneous values at 0.44 μm of the real (n) and imaginary (k) refractive index and of the of aerosol optical depth (AOD) vary within the 1.33–1.55, 0.0037–0.014, and 0.2–0.7 range, respectively during the analyzed dust outbreaks. Fine mode particles contribute from 34% to 85% to the AOD by all particles. The complex atmospheric chemistry of the Mediterranean basin that is also influenced by regional and long-range transported emissions from continental Europe and the dependence of dust optical properties on soil properties of source regions and transport pathways, are responsible for the high variability of n, k, and AOD values and of the fine mode particle contribution. Instantaneous all-wave (solar+infrared) DREs that are negative as a consequence of the cooling effect by aerosol particles, span the – (32–10) Wm−2 and the – (44–20) Wm−2 range at the ToA and surface, respectively. The instantaneous all-wave DRE by anthropogenic particles that is negative, varies within – (13–7) Wm−2 and – (18–11) Wm−2 at the ToA and surface, respectively. It represents from 41% up to 89% and from 32% up to 67% of the all-wave DRE by all particles at the ToA and surface, respectively during the analysed dust outbreaks. A linear relationship to calculate the DRE by natural particles in the solar and infrared spectral range is provided.


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