Abstract
In Si/Si0.6Ge0.4/Si(100) heterostructure patterned into stripe shape, local strain in the capping Si and Si0.6Ge0.4 layers was investigated. From the strain amount evaluation by Raman scattering spectroscopy using visible and ultraviolet light, relationship between the strain relaxation amount in the strained Si0.6Ge0.4 layer and tensile strain amount in the capping Si layer was clarified. The Raman shift change in the 5 nm-thick capping Si layer was in excellent agreement with the expected value with assumption of perfect in-plane lattice matching between the Si0.6Ge0.4 and capping Si layers. In the case of the thicker capping Si layer, the Raman shift change tends to be smaller than that for the 5 nm-thick capping Si layer.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 300-302 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Thin Solid Films |
Volume | 517 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 Nov 3 |
Keywords
- Heterostructure
- Raman scattering spectroscopy
- Si
- SiGe
- Strain relaxation
- Stripe-shape patterning
- Uniaxial tensile strain
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry