Laser-Induced Reactions of Semiconductor Surfaces with Chlorine,

Abstract

Laser-induced chemical reaction of semiconductor with halogen and halogen compounds has attracted much attention in recent years due to its potential application in fabrication of microelectronic devices. We have reported UV and visible laser-induced reactions of Si and GaAs surfaces with chlorine using a CW molecular beam technique coupled with time-resolved mass spectrometry. This paper will present recent studies in our laboratory on laser-induced reactions of Ge(111), Si(111), GaAs(100) and InP(100) surfaces with chlorine molecules under 355-, 560-, and 1064-nm laser irradiations. We are particularly interested in the use of near infrared (1064-nm) laser photons as well as the promotion of reaction by raising the incident chlorine molecules' translational energy. The objective is to achieve a better understanding of the mechanism of laser-induced reaction and its potential application in the chemical etching of semiconductor.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 22, 1992
Accession Number
ADP007911

Entities

People

  • Ping He Lu
  • Qi Zong Qin
  • Yu Lin Li
  • Zhong Kao Jin
  • Zhuang Jian Zhang

Organizations

  • Fudan University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Etching
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chlorine
  • Etching
  • Fabrication
  • Halogen Compounds
  • Halogens
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Molecular Beams
  • New Mexico
  • Semiconductors
  • Spectrometry

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Semiconductor Device Technology

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers
  • Microelectronics