Electrical characterization of semiconductor nanowires by scanning tunneling microscopy

Corentin Durand, Pierre Capoid, M. Berthe, Tao Xu, Jean Philippe Nys, Renaud Leturcq, Ph Caroff, Bruno Grandidier

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    Abstract

    In order to understand the structural and electronic properties of semiconductor nanowires, scanning tunneling microscopy is an appealing technique that can supplement transmission electron microscopies and conventional electrical characterization techniques. It is able to probe the surface of semiconductor materials at the atomic scale and can be successfully applied to study the nanofaceting morphology, the atomic structure and the surface composition of oxide-free nanowire sidewalls. Based on the advantages provided by the unique geometry of semiconductor nanowires for a low-cost and efficient integration into nanoscale devices, additional characterization schemes performed with multiple probe scanning tunneling microscopy are also presented to get a deeper understanding of their transport properties.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationQuantum Dots and Nanostructures
    Subtitle of host publicationSynthesis, Characterization, and Modeling XI
    PublisherSPIE
    ISBN (Print)9780819499097
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    EventQuantum Dots and Nanostructures: Synthesis, Characterization, and Modeling XI - San Francisco, CA, United States
    Duration: 3 Feb 20145 Feb 2014

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
    Volume8996
    ISSN (Print)0277-786X
    ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

    Conference

    ConferenceQuantum Dots and Nanostructures: Synthesis, Characterization, and Modeling XI
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Francisco, CA
    Period3/02/145/02/14

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