Practice Optical Characterization (3.3) - Characterize Semiconductor Materials and Devices
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Optical Characterization

Practice - Optical Characterization

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Question 1 Easy

What does spectroscopic ellipsometry measure?

💡 Hint: Think about what properties are important for optical materials.

Question 2 Easy

Define photoluminescence.

💡 Hint: Consider the two-step process of light absorption and re-emission.

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Question 1

What property does spectroscopic ellipsometry specifically measure?

Film thickness
Carrier concentration
Electrical conductivity

💡 Hint: Consider the applications of optical measurements.

Question 2

Photoluminescence is primarily used for identifying which aspect of semiconductors?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how light emission reveals material characteristics.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a semiconductor film characterized by spectroscopic ellipsometry showing a refractive index of 2.5 and an extinction coefficient of 0.1. What could these values indicate about the film's optical properties?

💡 Hint: Think about how refractive index relates to light interaction.

Challenge 2 Hard

If the quantum efficiency measured from a photoluminescence test is low, what might be the implications for the semiconductor's performance?

💡 Hint: Consider how defects can influence the efficiency of semiconductor devices.

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