摘要 |
A high frequency, high voltage spark generator is used to create a large number of sparks to erode the surface of a silicon wafer to a depth of up to 100 microns. After a sufficient amount of erosion has occurred, but prior to any macro-scale removal of material, the surface layer of the silicon wafer becomes porous and photoluminescing. The method can be performed in ambient atmosphere and temperature, or in specific gas atmospheres and at different temperatures. The method produces photoluminescing porous silicon layers on p-type, n-type, low-doped, high-doped or undoped silicon wafers.
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