Bridging the length scales between lithographic patterning and self assembly mechanisms in fabrication of semiconductor nanostructure arrays

作者: R Hull , J A Floro , M Gherasimova , J F Graham , J L Gray

DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/209/1/012003

关键词: Electron beam-induced depositionSingle crystalLithographyFabricationMaterials scienceNanostructureNanotechnologyFocused ion beamSelf-assemblyElectron microscope

摘要: We employ focused ion beam patterning of single crystal Si(100) surfaces to template the assembly Ge(Si) nanostructure arrays. The evolution and final structures templated arrays are determined by combinations transmission electron, low energy electron microscope, scanning probe microscopies. It is shown how positions individual nanostructures may be controlled order 10 nm. However, achieve spacings between elements that in nm range requires careful matching characteristic lengths scales self mechanisms length external lithographic forcing functions.

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