Direct observation of defect levels in hexagonal BN by soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy
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01/04/2009
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Formation of defects in hexagonal boron nitride under low-energy argon bombardment has been studied by near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS) around B and N K-edges. Breaking of B-N bonds and creation of nitrogen vacancies has been identified from the B K-edge, followed by the formation of molecular nitrogen, N2, at interstitial positions. The presence of N2 produces a sharp resonance in the low-resolution NEXAFS spectra around N K-edge, showing the characteristic vibrational fine structure in high-resolution measurements. Several new peaks in NEXAFS spectra have been assigned to boron or nitrogen interstitials, in good agreement with theoretical predictions. © 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.<br /> |
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eng |
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Elsevier B V |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30029184/chen-directobservation-2009.pdf http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cplett.2009.03.030 |
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Journal Article |