A New Route to Quantum-Scale Structures through a Novel Enhanced Germanium Diffusion Mechanism
Abstract
This project sought to develop a fundamental understanding of the mechanisms underlying a newly observed enhanced germanium (Ge) diffusion process in silicon germanium (SiGe) semiconductor nanostructures during thermal oxidation. Using a combinati on of oxidation - diffusion experiments, high resolution imaging, and theoretical modeling, a model for the enhanced Ge diffusion mechanism was proposed . Additionally, a nanofabrication approach utilizing this enhanced Ge diffusion mechanism was shown to be applicable to arbitrary 3D shapes, leading to the fabrication of stacked silicon quantum dots embedded in SiGe nanopillars. A new wet etch - based method for preparing 3D nanostructures for high - resolution imaging free of obscuring material or damage was als o developed. These results enable a new method for the controlled and scalable fabrication of on - chip silicon nanostructures with sub - 10 nm dimensions needed for next generation microelectronics, including low energy electronics, quantum computing, sensors , and integrated photonics.
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