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High-quality Silicon Films Prepared by Zone-melting RecrystallizationThe graphite strip heater zone melting recrystallization (ZMR) technique is described. The material properties of the ZMR films, and SOI device results are reviewed. Although our ZMR work is primarily motivated by integrated circuit applications, this work evolved in part from earlier research on laser crystallization of thick amorphous GaAs and Si films, which was undertaken with the goal of producing low cost photovoltaic materials. The ZMR growth process and its effect on the properties of the recrystallized films may contribute some insight to a general understanding of the rapid recrystallization of Si for solar cells. Adaptation of ZMR for solar cell fabrication is considered.
Document ID
19840020569
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Chen, C. K.
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Geis, M. W.
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Tsaur, B. Y.
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Fan, J. C. C.
(Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
April 15, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: JPL Proc. of the Flat-Plate Solar Array Proj. Res. Forum on the High-Speed Growth and Characterization of Crystals for Solar Cells
Subject Category
Solid-State Physics
Accession Number
84N28638
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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