July 15, 1997
Journal Article

Origin of Porous Silicon Photoluminescence: Evidence for a Surface Bound Oxhydride-Like Emitter

Abstract

We demonstrate that the correct extension of the arguments used in this analysis provides clear evidence for the existence of a common radiative center associated with a molecule-like species bound to the surface of the PS framework. The results obtained in this study are thus not consistent with quantum confinement and suggest a surface bound emitter as the source of the PS photoluminescence.

Revised: January 23, 2020 | Published: July 15, 1997

Citation

Gole J.L., F.P. Dudel, D. Grantier, and D.A. Dixon. 1997. Origin of Porous Silicon Photoluminescence: Evidence for a Surface Bound Oxhydride-Like Emitter. Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter 56, no. 4:2137-2153. PNNL-SA-28665. doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.56.2137