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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computational Materials Science

Background:

  • Static theory for semiconductor defects is insufficient for nonequilibrium conditions like irradiation.
  • Identifying deep-level defects under irradiation presents significant challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust ab initio-driven multiscale modeling framework for identifying deep-level defects in irradiated semiconductors.
  • To overcome challenges in unambiguous nonequilibrium defect identification and accurate deep-level transient spectroscopy (DLTS) simulation.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a multiscale modeling framework integrating ab initio calculations.
  • Simulated DLTS to identify defect properties.
  • Applied the framework to neutron-irradiated silicon (Si) and 4H-silicon carbide (4H-SiC).

Main Results:

  • Successfully identified known deep-level defects in neutron-irradiated Si.
  • Resolved the atomic origin of controversial deep levels in neutron-irradiated 4H-SiC.
  • Discovered that defect origins vary with annealing temperature, challenging static defect theory.

Conclusions:

  • The developed framework accurately identifies deep-level defects in irradiated semiconductors under nonequilibrium conditions.
  • The findings provide new insights into semiconductor defect physics, particularly the dynamic behavior of defects.
  • This work lays the foundation for controlling crucial defects to enhance material properties and device performance.