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Resonant field emission through amorphous diamond thin films (a model study).

Z B Li1, X W Liu, N S Xu

  • 1Guangdong Province Key Lab of Display Material and Technology, Institute of Condensed Matter Physics, Zhongshan University, 510275, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.

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|January 22, 2003
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This study models field emission in amorphous diamond films, finding that attractive defects enhance electron emission, making resonant emission visible in thin films. Calculations determined current density and electron energy distribution based on film properties.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Field emission from thin films is crucial for electronic devices.
  • Understanding defect influence on emission properties is key for material optimization.
  • Amorphous diamond films offer unique electronic properties but require detailed characterization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a theoretical model for field emission through amorphous diamond thin films containing defects.
  • To investigate the role of attractive defects in enhancing field emission.
  • To analyze the impact of film thickness, field strength, and defect density on emitted current and electron energy distribution.

Main Methods:

  • Construction of a theoretical model for field emission.

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  • Simulation of electron transport through amorphous diamond films with defects.
  • Calculation of emitted current density as a function of key parameters.
  • Determination of the energy distribution of emitted electrons.

    • Main Results:

    • Attractive defects significantly enhance field emission.
    • Resonant emission becomes observable in amorphous diamond films approximately 10nm thick.
    • Emitted current density is quantified in relation to thickness, field strength, and defect density.
    • The energy distribution of emitted electrons was successfully attained.

    Conclusions:

    • Attractive defects are pivotal for enhancing field emission in amorphous diamond films.
    • The developed model provides insights into optimizing thin film properties for field emission applications.
    • This research contributes to the understanding of electron emission mechanisms in defective semiconductor materials.