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Tunneling in Schottky barriers

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Parker, Gerhard Hans (1970) Tunneling in Schottky barriers. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/QC24-Z481. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06212004-113629

Abstract

The tunneling characteristics of metal contacts on n-type CdTe and p-type InAs have been measured. Both the forward and reverse bias characteristics on CdTe are in good agreement with the two-band model for the energy vs. complex momentum relationship. The presence of trapping states increased the magnitude of the tunneling current at low voltage levels by providing a two-step transition. The slope of the forward bias log J vs. V curves for tunneling through the intermediate states was reduced by a factor of 2. The approximate density and energy of the trapping states was calculated from the observed J-V characteristics. The E-k dispersion relation for InAs was also determined and found to be in excellent agreement with the two-band model.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Schottky barriers
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Electrical Engineering
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Mead, Carver
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:31 October 1969
Record Number:CaltechETD:etd-06212004-113629
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-06212004-113629
DOI:10.7907/QC24-Z481
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:2665
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
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Deposited On:21 Jun 2004
Last Modified:20 Dec 2019 19:38

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