The study on the work function of CdZnTe with different surface states by synchrotron radiation photoemission spectroscopy

Gangqiang Zha, Wanqi Jie, Xuxu Bai, Tao Wang, Li Fu, Wenhua Zhang, Junfa Zhu, Faqiang Xu

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Abstract

The work functions of CdZnTe single crystal with different surface states were measured using synchrotron radiation photoemission spectroscopy. The work function of CdZnTe after mechanical and chemical polishing is higher than that of clean and ordered surface. The damage layer deduced by Ar ion sputtering increases the work function. The Te adatoms of the CdZnTe (111) B (2×2) reconstruction form the interface dipole and increase the work function. The effects of H2 O adsorption and Au evaporation on the work function of CdZnTe were investigated. The relationships among work function, surface dipole, valence band bending, ionization energy, and electron affinity of CdZnTe with different surface states were discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number053714
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume106
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

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