Electrical Conductivity of Calcium Oxide at High Electric Fields

Nature ◽  
1961 ◽  
Vol 192 (4800) ◽  
pp. 350-351
Author(s):  
C. H. B. MEE
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Electric Fields ◽  
Calcium Oxide ◽  
High Electric Fields

The temperature dependence of the electrical conductivity and switching phenomena in Cu2O single crystals

1982 ◽  
Vol 60 (11) ◽  
pp. 1648-1655 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. J. Wang ◽  
F. L. Weichman
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Temperature Dependence ◽  
Single Crystals ◽  
Electric Fields ◽  
Optical Transmission ◽  
Current Voltage ◽  
High Electric Fields ◽  
Optically Induced

Optical transmission work had shown that three distinct types of Cu2O single crystals could be created by means of different annealing processes. We have now made mobility measurements and a series of current–voltage measurements over the ambient to 200 °C range. All types of crystals were subject to breakdown at sufficiently high electric fields and temperatures in accordance with a previously known mechanism. Two new switching effeets, one of which is optically induced, are shown to exist in the highest resistivity material.

Atomic Spectroscopy in the FIM

1986 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 758-761
Author(s):  
J. J. Hren ◽  
S. D. Walck
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Electric Fields ◽  
Atom Probe ◽  
Atomic Spectroscopy ◽  
Single Atom ◽  
Statistical Sampling ◽  
Commercial Instrument ◽  
Available Technology ◽  
High Electric Fields ◽  
Field Ion Microscope

The field ion microscope (FIM) has had the ability to routinely image the surface atoms of metals since Mueller perfected it in 1956. Since 1967, the TOF Atom Probe has had single atom sensitivity in conjunction with the FIM. “Why then hasn't the FIM enjoyed the success of the electron microscope?” The answer is closely related to the evolution of FIM/Atom Probe techniques and the available technology. This paper will review this evolution from Mueller's early discoveries, to the development of a viable commercial instrument. It will touch upon some important contributions of individuals and groups, but will not attempt to be all inclusive. Variations in instrumentation that define the class of problems for which the FIM/AP is uniquely suited and those for which it is not will be described. The influence of high electric fields inherent to the technique on the specimens studied will also be discussed. The specimen geometry as it relates to preparation, statistical sampling and compatibility with the TEM will be examined.

High Field Electron Drift in a-Si:H

1993 ◽  
Vol 297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Gu ◽  
Eric A. Schiff ◽  
Jean Baptiste Chevrier ◽  
Bernard Equer
Keyword(s):  
Electric Fields ◽  
High Field ◽  
Drift Mobility ◽  
Time Range ◽  
Electron Drift ◽  
Parameter Change ◽  
Transient Photocurrent ◽  
Field Mobility ◽  
High Electric Fields ◽  
Electron Drift Mobility

We have measured the electron drift mobility in a-Si:H at high electric fields (E ≤ 3.6 x 105 V%cm). The a-Si:Hpin structure was prepared at Palaiseau, and incorporated a thickp+ layer to retard high field breakdown. The drift mobility was obtained from transient photocurrent measurements from 1 ns - 1 ms following a laser pulse. Mobility increases as large as a factor of 30 were observed; at 77 K the high field mobility de¬pended exponentially upon field (exp(E/Eu), where E u= 1.1 x 105 V%cm). The same field dependence was observed in the time range 10 ns – 1 μs, indicating that the dispersion parameter change with field was negligible. This latter result appears to exclude hopping in the exponential conduction bandtail as the fundamental transport mechanism in a-Si:H above 77 K; alternate models are briefly discussed.

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