scholarly journals Variation of the silicon optical parameters after rapid heat treatment

Author(s):  
Victor M. Anishchik ◽  
Valiantzina A. Harushka ◽  
Uladzimir A. Pilipenka ◽  
Vladimir V. Ponariadov ◽  
Vitali A. Saladukha ◽  
...  

The results of the effect of rapid heat treatment on the optical characteristics of a silicon wafer surface in the region of the G-point in the Brillouin zone are presented for different types of silicon wafers conductivity, their doping level, the covalent radii of dopants and the crystallographic orientation of the wafer surface. The absorption coefficient and refractive index of the initial 100 mm diameter samples KDB-12 <100>, KDB-10 <111>, KDB-0.005 <100> and KES-0.015 <100>, underwent standard chemical-mechanical polishing, was measured on a Uvisel 2 ellipsometer (Horiba Scientific, France) in the spectral range 0.6–6.0 eV (200–2100 nm) before and after rapid heat treatment. The incidence angle of the light beam was 70° relative to the sample plane. It is shown that the changes in the optical characteristics of the silicon surface in the spectral region of the location of the G-point in the Brillouin zone after rapid heat treatment is due to a decrease in the surface deformation potential due to solid-phase recrystallisation of the mechanically damaged layer. It has been established that carrying out the rapid heat treatment of silicon samples with a high boron concentration leads to a more significant decrease in the refractive index and absorption compared with silicon with a low boron concentration, due to an increase in the depletion of the silicon surface with boron as a result of diffusion processes at the silicon – silicon dioxide interface.

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1570
Author(s):  
Shujahadeen B. Aziz ◽  
Elham M. A. Dannoun ◽  
Dana A. Tahir ◽  
Sarkawt A. Hussen ◽  
Rebar T. Abdulwahid ◽  
...  

In the current study, polymer nanocomposites (NCPs) based on poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) with altered refractive index and absorption edge were synthesized by means of a solution cast technique. The characterization techniques of UV–Vis spectroscopy and XRD were used to inspect the structural and optical properties of the prepared films. The XRD patterns of the doped samples have shown clear amendments in the structural properties of the PVA host polymer. Various optical parameters were studied to get more insights about the influence of CeO2 on optical properties of PVA. On the insertion of CeO2 nanoparticles (NPs) into the PVA matrix, the absorption edge was found to move to reduced photon energy sides. It was concluded that the CeO2 nanoparticles can be used to tune the refractive index (n) of the host polymer, and it reached up to 1.93 for 7 wt.% of CeO2 content. A detailed study of the bandgap (BG) was conducted using two approaches. The outcomes have confirmed the impact of the nanofiller on the BG reduction of the host polymer. The results of the optical BG study highlighted that it is crucial to address the ɛ” parameter during the BG analysis, and it is considered as a useful tool to specify the type of electronic transitions. Finally, the dispersion region of n is conferred in terms of the Wemple–DiDomenico single oscillator model.


Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 1648
Author(s):  
Muaffaq M. Nofal ◽  
Shujahadeen B. Aziz ◽  
Jihad M. Hadi ◽  
Wrya O. Karim ◽  
Elham M. A. Dannoun ◽  
...  

In this work, a green approach was implemented to prepare polymer composites using polyvinyl alcohol polymer and the extract of black tea leaves (polyphenols) in a complex form with Co2+ ions. A range of techniques was used to characterize the Co2+ complex and polymer composite, such as Ultraviolet–visible (UV-Visible) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The optical parameters of absorption edge, refractive index (n), dielectric properties including real and imaginary parts (εr, and εi) were also investigated. The FRIR and XRD spectra were used to examine the compatibility between the PVA polymer and Co2+-polyphenol complex. The extent of interaction was evidenced from the shifts and change in the intensity of the peaks. The relatively wide amorphous phase in PVA polymer increased upon insertion of the Co2+-polyphenol complex. The amorphous character of the Co2+ complex was emphasized with the appearance of a hump in the XRD pattern. From UV-Visible spectroscopy, the optical properties, such as absorption edge, refractive index (n), (εr), (εi), and bandgap energy (Eg) of parent PVA and composite films were specified. The Eg of PVA was lowered from 5.8 to 1.82 eV upon addition of 45 mL of Co2+-polyphenol complex. The N/m* was calculated from the optical dielectric function. Ultimately, various types of electronic transitions within the polymer composites were specified using Tauc’s method. The direct bandgap (DBG) treatment of polymer composites with a developed amorphous phase is fundamental for commercialization in optoelectronic devices.


Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1225
Author(s):  
Ali Atta ◽  
Mostufa M. Abdelhamied ◽  
Ahmed M. Abdelreheem ◽  
Mohamed R. Berber

In order to potentiate implementations in optical energy applications, flexible polymer composite films comprising methyl cellulose (MC), polyaniline (PANI) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were successfully fabricated through a cast preparation method. The composite structure of the fabricated film was confirmed by X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy, indicating a successful incorporation of AgNPs into the MC/PANI blend. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) images have indicated a homogenous loading and dispersion of AgNPs into the MC/PANI blend. The optical parameters such as band gap (Eg), absorption edge (Ed), number of carbon cluster (N) and Urbach energy (Eu) of pure MC polymer, MC/PANI blend and MC/PANI/Ag films were determined using the UV optical absorbance. The effects of AgNPs and PANI on MC polymer linear optical (LO) and nonlinear optical (NLO) parameters including reflection extinction coefficient, refractive index, dielectric constant, nonlinear refractive index, and nonlinear susceptibility are studied. The results showed a decrease in the band gap of MC/PANI/AgNPs compared to the pure MC film. Meanwhile, the estimated carbon cluster number enhanced with the incorporation of the AgNPs. The inclusion of AgNPs and PANI has enhanced the optical properties of the MC polymer, providing a new composite suitable for energy conversion systems, solar cells, biosensors, and nonlinear optical applications.


2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Saktioto ◽  
J. Ali ◽  
M. Fadhali

AbstractFiber coupler fabrication used for an optical waveguide requires lossless power for an optimal application. The previous research coupled fibers were successfully fabricated by injecting hydrogen flow at 1 bar and fused slightly by unstable torch flame in the range of 800–1350°C. Optical parameters may vary significantly over wide range physical properties. Coupling coefficient and refractive index are estimated from the experimental result of the coupling ratio distribution from 1% to 75%. The change of geometrical fiber affects the normalized frequency V even for single mode fibers. V is derived and some parametric variations are performed on the left and right hand side of the coupling region. A partial power is modelled and derived using V, normalized lateral phase constant u, and normalized lateral attenuation constant, w through the second kind of modified Bessel function of the l order, which obeys the normal mode and normalized propagation constant b. Total power is maintained constant in order to comply with the energy conservation law. The power is integrated through V, u, and w over the pulling length of 7500 µm for 1-D. The core radius of a fiber significantly affects V and power partially at coupling region rather than wavelength and refractive index of core and cladding. This model has power phenomena in transmission and reflection for an optical switch and tunable filter.


2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (18) ◽  
pp. 1650229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nizami Mamed Gasanly

Infrared (IR) reflectivities are registered in the frequency range of 50–2000 cm[Formula: see text] for Ag3In5Se9 and Ag3In5Te9 single crystals grown by Bridgman method. Three infrared-active modes are detected in spectra. The optical parameters, real and imaginary parts of the dielectric function, the function of energy losses, refractive index, absorption index and absorption coefficient were calculated from reflectivity experiments. The frequencies of transverse and longitudinal optical modes (TO and LO modes) and oscillator strength were also determined. The bands detected in infrared spectra were tentatively attributed to various vibration types (valence and valence-deformation). The inversion of LO- and TO-mode frequencies of the sandwiched pair was observed for studied crystals.


Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1316
Author(s):  
Shujahadeen B. Aziz ◽  
Muaffaq M. Nofal ◽  
Hewa O. Ghareeb ◽  
Elham M. A. Dannoun ◽  
Sarkawt A. Hussen ◽  
...  

The influence of dispersing Al-metal complex on the optical properties of PVA was investigated using UV–visible spectroscopy. Polymer composite films with various Al3+-complex amounts in the PVA matrix were arranged by solution casting technique by means of distilled water as a widespread solvent. The formation of Al3+-metal complex was verified through Ultraviolet–visible (UV-Vis) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) examinations. The addition of Al-complex into the polymer matrix led to the recovery of the optical parameters such as dielectric constant (εr and εi) and refractive index (n). The variations of real and imaginary parts of complex dielectric constant as a function of photon wavelength were studied to calculate localized charge density values (N/m*), high-frequency dielectric constant, relaxation time, optical mobility, optical resistivity, and plasma angular frequency (ωp) of electrons. In proportion with Al3+-complex content, the N/m* values were amplified from 3.68 × 1055 kg−1 m−3 to 109 × 1055 kg−1 m−3. The study of optical parameters may find applications within optical instrument manufacturing. The optical band gap was determined from Tauc’s equation, and the type of electronic transition was specified. A remarkable drop in the optical band gap was observed. The dispersion of static refractive index (no) of the prepared composites was analyzed using the theoretical Wemple–DiDomenico single oscillator model. The average oscillator energy (Eo) and oscillator dispersion energy (Ed) parameters were estimated.


2021 ◽  
pp. 089270572110386
Author(s):  
Ali F Al-Shawabkeh ◽  
Ziad M Elimat ◽  
Khaleel N Abushgair

The goal of this study was to investigate the optical properties of the prepared polyvinyl chloride (PVC)/zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocomposite films. The PVC/ZnO nanocomposite films consist of the addition of different concentrations with both non-annealed ZnO nanoparticles and ZnO nanoparticles annealed at temperature of 700°C. The PVC/ZnO nanocomposite films by weight concentrations of (0 wt.%, 2.5 wt.%, 5 wt.% and 10 wt.%) have been prepared by the casting method. The optical absorbance and transmittance values of the composites films were measured in the wavelength range between (250 to 1100 nm) at room temperature by using the UV-1800 Shimadzu spectrophotometer. The optical properties (absorption coefficient, dielectric constant, refractive index, and optical conductivity) have been investigated by the ultraviolet (UV) spectrophotometer. The optical parameters (direct optical energy gap, excitation energy for electronic transitions, the dispersion energy, static refractive index, static dielectric constant, optical oscillator strengths, the moments of optical spectrum, linear optical susceptibility, third-order nonlinear optical susceptibility, nonlinear refractive index, high-frequency dielectric constant, the carrier concentration to the effective mass ratio, the long wavelength refractive index and the plasma frequency) were calculated. The results showed that the optical properties behavior of the PVC/ZnO nanocomposite films was found to be dependent on the ZnO concentration, and photon wavelength. In addition, the results of the study show that the optical parameters can be influenced by alter the concentration of the nonannealed and annealed a ZnO nanoparticle in the PVC polymer matrix.


Author(s):  
Samane Raji ◽  
Mohammad Ali Haddad ◽  
Seyed Mohammad Moshtaghioun ◽  
Zahra Dehghan

Background and Aims: Biomolecules' optical and nonlinear optical properties are widely used for different medical diagnoses and applications in biophotonic devices. These properties are essential in studying biological processes in living tissues. Aside from biomolecules' linear optical characteristics, their nonlinear optical characteristics have lately been considered. Materials and Methods: In this paper, the nonlinear optical responses of three biochemical analytes in blood serum, including glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol are examined using the laser-based Z-Scan technique. Hence, different laboratory samples of blood serum with various concentrations of biochemical analytes are taken from patients for this purpose. Results: The normalized transmission curves were taken and analyzed in a closed aperture configuration of the Z-Scan technique and led to evaluating the nonlinear refractive index (n2) as an indicator of nonlinear responses of samples. The results show significant nonlinear optical behaviors of the samples under a strong electrical field of the laser, which leads to the measurement of the nonlinear refractive index (n2) of the samples with an error of less than ̴ 0.5 × 10-8 cm2/w. It is found that the values of nonlinear refractive index (n2) vary proportionally as a function of their concentration in blood serum. Conclusion: The findings of this study imply that the above sample's nonlinear optical response and, probable, those of other biological tissues might be used in medical diagnoses. In addition, the Z-Scan technique might be considered as a complementary method with other conventional diagnostic procedures due to its simplicity and quick experimental approach.


Author(s):  
Mayank Srivastava ◽  
Pulak M Pandey

The present experimental investigation attempts to understand and address the effect of ultrasonic vibrations on material removal in the polishing of silicon wafers (1 0 0). The requisite finishing experimentations were performed on an indigenously developed experimental arrangement of double-disc chemical assisted magnetorheological finishing (DDCAMRF) process with longitudinal vibrations. The MR fluid used in the experiments consists of a water-based suspension prepared by mixing suitable amounts of carbonyl iron particles (CIPs), abrasive particles, and additives or stabilizers. The prepared MR fluid uses both mechanics and chemistry to finish the silicon surface. Mechanics is mainly responsible for micro-scratching of silicon surface, which gets “softened” by hydration utilizing DI water in the MR fluid. In this study, the ‘response surface methodology (RSM)’ was chosen for designing the experiments to evaluate the significance of different process factors, namely polishing speed, abrasive concentration, and ultrasonic power on the material removal rate (MRR) in DDCAMRF process. The material removed from the wafer surface was measured using the precision digital weighing balance. It was observed that the MRR was found to increase with the increase in various process factors used. Further, analysis of variance (i.e., ANOVA) technique with a 95% confidence interval was performed to analyze the significant contribution of different process factors on MRR. The validation of developed model was done by performing experiments on random and optimized set of process factors. From, the statistical investigation it was discovered that ultrasonic power has highest contribution of 57.9% on MRR, followed by the polishing speed (13.3%), and abrasive concentration (12.5%). Furthermore, a genetic algorithm optimization tool was utilized to obtain optimum set of process parameters to maximize MRR.


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