@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/2824, title = {Photoluminescence Properties of β-FeSi2 on Cu- or Au-coated Si}, author = {Kensuke Akiyama and Satoru Kaneko and Takeshi Ozawa and Kazuya Yokomizo and Masaru Itakura}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The photoluminescence (PL) at 1.55 μm from semiconducting β-FeSi2 has attracted a noticeable interest for silicon-based optoelectronic applications. Moreover, its high optical absorption coefficient (higher than 105 cm-1 above 1.0 eV) allows this semiconducting material to be used as photovoltanics devices. A clear PL spectrum for β-FeSi2 was observed by Cu or Au coating on Si(001). High-crystal-quality β-FeSi2 with a low-level nonradiative center was formed on a Cu- or Au- reated Si layer. This method of deposition can be applied to other materials requiring high crystal quality.}, journal = {International Journal of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering}, volume = {5}, number = {2}, year = {2011}, pages = {133 - 135}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/2824}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/50}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 50, 2011}, }