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SL-DRT-23-0386

Published on 27 August 2023
SL-DRT-23-0386
Research fieldAdvanced nano characterization

Domaine-SSolid state physics, surfaces and interfaces

ThemeTechnological challenges

Theme-SCondensed matter physics, chemistry & nanosciences

Field
Advanced nano characterization Technological challenges Solid state physics, surfaces and interfaces Condensed matter physics, chemistry & nanosciences DRT DPFT SCMC Autre Grenoble
Title
Measuring the electrostatic fields in AlGaN LEDs for UV emission.
Abstract
In this subjet we will develop off-axis electron holography for the measurement of electrostatic fields in AlGaN quantum well structures for UV emission. Electron holography measures the phase of electrons from an interference pattern. As the phase change of the electrons is proportional to the potentiel in the specimen, then this can be used to provide maps with high spatial resolution. To provide UV-C emission quantum wells of dimensions of 1 nm are required. This will push the limits of off-axis electron holography in terms of spatial resolution, thus we will work on implementing phase shifting holography that provides phase reconstructions in real space. As such a spatial resolution of less than 1 nm should be possible. Dynamical diffraction coming from the presence of dislocations and strain at interfaces leads to measurements of phase that are incorrect. Thus the effects of beam tilting will be also examined, such that it should be possible to remove the effects of dynamical diffraction in the phase reconstruction and build up an accurate potential map with high spatial resolution. This subject will be performed in the frame of the ANR project FUSSL which will run from Jan 2023 to Jan 2027, led by Eva Monroy at IRIG.
Formation
Master 2 science des matériaux, physique du solide Technological Research
Contact person
COOPER David CEA DRT/DPFT/SMCP/L2MD Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique CEA - LETI MINATEC 17, rue des Martyrs - 38054 Grenoble Cedex 9 04 38 78 91 27 david.cooper@cea.fr
University/ graduate school
Université Grenoble Alpes
Thesis supervisor
DRT/DPFT/SMCP/L2MD
Location
Département des Plateformes Technologiques (LETI) Service Caractérisation des Matériaux et Composants Autre laboratoire
Start1/10/2023

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