Size-suppressed dielectrics of Ge nanocrystals: skin-deep quantum entrapment

作者: Eunice S. M. Goh , T. P. Chen , H. Y. Yang , Y. Liu , C. Q. Sun

DOI: 10.1039/C2NR11154C

关键词: SemiconductorBand gapElectronDielectricCondensed matter physicsMaterials scienceQuantum dotNanocrystalNanotechnologyQuantumDangling bond

摘要: Although the dielectric behavior of nanostructured semiconductors has been intensively investigated, physics behind observations remains disputed with possible mechanisms such as quantum confinement and dangling bond polarization. Here we show that theoretical reproduction measured suppression Ge nanocrystals asserts originates from shorter stronger bonds at skin-deep surface, associated local densification entrapment energy. Coordination-imperfection induced perturbs Hamiltonian determines band gap hence, process electron polarization consequently.

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