Applied Physics Letters · 1994 · 23 citations · 5 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMaterials ScienceOptoelectronicsSemiconductor DevicesSemiconductor MaterialsCarrier TransportOptical Properties Of SemiconductorsSemiconductor Device MaterialsSemiconductor PhysicsSilicon MaterialsSilicon PhotonicsCarrier DynamicsCarrier Lifetime MeasurementCarrier Mobility-lifetime ProductCharge CollectionPhotocurrent GenerationPhotoelectric EffectPorous SiliconSilicon Electrical Properties
We present transient and steady-state photocurrent data, measured in a special sample holder on a self-supporting porous silicon (PS) sandwich structure. Although the value of the drift mobility is difficult to find, we have estimated on the basis of the time of flight (TOF) technique the trap controlled value of mobility-lifetime product (μDτD) and from the steady-state photocurrent we have deduced recombination controlled (μτ)ss value. Surprisingly (μτ)ss<μDτD. Charge collection is very low (about 1%) even for electric field F≊105 V/cm. However, the ‘‘schubweg’’=μτF is (for η≊10% and F=108 V/cm) about 1 μm, much more than the quantum size dimensions (2–5 nm).
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