Published January 2015 | Version v1
Journal article

A quantum dot asymmetric self-gated nanowire FET for high sensitive detection

  • 1. State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P. O. Box 912, Beijing 100083 (China)
  • 2. State Key Laboratory for Superlattices and microstructures, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P. O. Box 912, Beijing 100083 (China)

Description

We present a novel device for weak light detection based on self-gated nanowire field effect structure with embedded quantum dots beside the nanowire current channel. The quantum dot with high localization energy will make the device work at high detecting temperature and the nano-channel structure will provide high photocurrent gain. Simulation has been done to optimize the structure, explain the working principle and electrical properties of the devices. The nonlinear current-voltage characteristics have been demonstrated at different temperatures. The responsivity of the device is proven to be more than 4.8 × 106A/W at 50 K

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Journal Title
AIP Advances
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 017108-017108.6
ISSN
2158-3226
CODEN
AAIDBI

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
47023959
Subject category
S36: MATERIALS SCIENCE;
Descriptors DEI
DETECTION; ELECTRIC POTENTIAL; ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES; EQUIPMENT; QUANTUM DOTS; SIMULATION
Descriptors DEC
NANOSTRUCTURES; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

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