Low-frequency noise properties of GaN Schottky barriers deposited on intermediate temperature buffer layers

Metal-semiconductor-metal (MSM) structures were fabricated by RF-plasma-assisted MBE using different buffer layer structures. One type of buffer structure consists of an AlN high-temperature buffer layer (HTBL) and a GaN intermediate temperature buffer layer (ITBL), another buffer structure consists of just a single A IN HTBL. Systematic measurements in the flicker noise and deep level transient Fourier spectroscopy (DLTFS) measurements were used to characterize the defect properties in the films. Both the noise and DLTFS measurements indicate improved properties for devices fabricated with the use of ITBL and is attributed to the relaxation of residue strain in the epitaxial layer during growth process. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Ti Schottky barrier diodes on n-type 6H-SiC

Using thermal evaporation, Ti/6H-SiC Schottky barrier diodes (SBD) were fabricated. They showed good rectification characteristics from room temperature to 200degreesC. At low current density. the current conduction mechanism follows the thermionic emission theory. These diodes demonstrated a low reverse leakage current of below 1 X 10(-4)Acm(-2). Using neon implantation to form the edge termination, the breakdown voltage was improved to be 800V. In addition. these SBDs showed superior switching characteristics.

Schottky探针研制与测试研究

利用Schottky质谱仪进行远离β稳定线核质量测量研究是九五国家大科学工程兰州重离子加速器冷却储存环上的一个重要研究方向.简要分析了Schottky探针的工作原理和利用Schot tky质谱仪进行质量测量,给出了对用于HIRFL CSR束流诊断与测量的Schottky探针的研制与测试结果.

CSRe Schottky 质量谱仪研究

HIRFL-CSR 联合Schottky信号诊断的方法为高精度测量离子质量提供了一个新的途径，本论文研究了CSRe Schottky 质量谱仪的原理,电子冷却模式下进行质量测量时的磁铁设置，各种系统误差以及能达到的精度估计。首先研究了CSRe的线性lattice中动量压缩因子对动量色散的依赖，以及动量压缩因子的高阶项的存在会对常用的线性质量刻度造成多大的系统误差。讨论了利用六级铁的适当设置减小这种系统误差的方法，给出利用MAD程序的模拟的CSRe六级铁的适当设置数值以及动量压缩因子对动量分散的依赖曲线。接着详细讨论了其他的几种主要的系统误差以及消除方法，给出了一种新的准确度更高的非线性的质量刻度方法。最后研究了电子冷却模式下CSRe Schottky质量谱仪精度的决定因素，调研了在CSRe上进行对190Ir和188Os可行性以及估计了在现有条件下，能够达到的精度,探讨了进一步提高质量刻度的精度和准确度的实现途径

核质量测量与Schottky探针研究

本文研究了用于九五国家大科学工程“兰州重离子加速器冷却储存环HIRFL-CSR”上的Schottky探针及利用schottky质谱仪进行核质量测量，研究了当前国际上核质量测量研究方法并结合当前的核质量测量研究现状，根据CSR能提供的实验条件，研究认为在HIRFL-CSR上利用Schttkv质谱仪方法进行核质量测量有很广阔的前景。根据HIRFL-CSR束流参数和束诊要求，设计了schottky探针电极及超高真空Schottky探针安装靶室。利用三维电磁场模拟计算程序MAFIA优化了Schottky探针的结构和形状。通过改变电极板的边缘场矫正板的长度和角度，在极板间获得了最佳的场分布。模拟结果表明对水平和垂直方向的探针矫正板长度分别为4cm、3cm并且夹角分别为30、20度时在探针极板间可得到很好的横向匀场。对Schottky样机的信号响应进行的仔细的测试，获得了较满意的结果。本文还研究了利用Schottky质谱仪进行核质量测量的Schottky信号处理方法与质量测量原理，对当前远离β稳定线的核质量测量前景做了仔细分析。对Schottky探针用于CSR的束流参数测量和核质量测量方法进行了较深入的探讨。

Modification of GaAs Schottky diodes by thin organic interlayers

Modification of GaAs Schottky diodes by thin organic interlayers, A.R. Vearey-Roberts and D.A. Evans, Appl. Phys. Lett. 86, 072105 (2005)

Influenza vaccination of household contacts of newborns: a hospital-based strategy to increase vaccination rates.

We implemented a hospital-based influenza vaccination program for household contacts of newborns. Among mothers not vaccinated prenatally, 44.7% were vaccinated through the program, as were 25.7% of fathers. A hospital-based program provided opportunities for vaccination of household contacts of newborns, thereby facilitating better adherence to national vaccination guidelines.

Tungsten Silicide Contacts to Polycrystalline Silicon and Silicon-Germanium Alloys

Novel CVD WSi2 technology with low series and contact resistance in SiGe HBTs was achieved. Specific contact resistance to Si1-xGex with 0

Current-induced transition in atomic-sized contacts of metallic alloys

We have measured conductance histograms of atomic point contacts made from the noble-transition-metal alloys CuNi, AgPd, and AuPt for a concentration ratio of 1:1. For all alloys these histograms at low-bias voltage (below 300 mV) resemble those of the noble metals, whereas at high bias (above 300 mV) they resemble those of the transition metals. We interpret this effect as a change in the composition of the point contact with bias voltage. We discuss possible explanations in terms of electromigration and differential diffusion induced by current heating.

Current-driven magnetic rearrangements in spin-polarized point contacts

A method for investigating the dynamics of atomic magnetic moments in current-carrying magnetic point contacts under bias is presented. This combines the nonequilibrium Green's function (NEGF) method for evaluating the current and the charge density with a description of the dynamics of the magnetization in terms of quasistatic thermally activated transitions between stationary configurations. This method is then implemented in a tight-binding (TB) model with parameters chosen to simulate the main features of the electronic structures of magnetic transition metals. We investigate the domain wall (DW) migration in magnetic monoatomic chains sandwiched between magnetic leads, and for realistic parameters find that collinear arrangement of the magnetic moments of the chain is always favorable. Several stationary magnetic configurations are identified, corresponding to a different number of Bloch walls in the chain and to a different current. The relative stability of these configurations depends on the geometrical details of the junction and on the bias; however, we predict transitions between different configurations with activation barriers of the order of a few tens of meV. Since different magnetic configurations are associated with different resistances, this suggests an intrinsic random telegraph noise at microwave frequencies in the I-V curves of magnetic atomic point contacts at room temperature. Finally, we investigate whether or not current-induced torques are conservative.

Magnetomechanical interplay in spin-polarized point contacts

We investigate the interplay between magnetic and structural dynamics in ferromagnetic atomic point contacts. In particular, we look at the effect of the atomic relaxation on the energy barrier for magnetic domain wall migration and, reversely, at the effect of the magnetic state on the mechanical forces and structural relaxation. We observe changes of the barrier height due to the atomic relaxation up to 200%, suggesting a very strong coupling between the structural and the magnetic degrees of freedom. The reverse interplay is weak; i.e., the magnetic state has little effect on the structural relaxation at equilibrium or under nonequilibrium, current-carrying conditions.

Management of varicella contacts in pregnancy: VZIG or Vaccination?

Background Varicella infection during pregnancy poses a serious risk for both foetus and mother. It has been suggested that it would be more cost-effective to screen antenatally with post-partum vaccination, which occurs in the US, than the current policy of checking immune status post varicella exposure, with VZIG administration where necessary. Additionally, it is doubtful whether the current policy provides best patient care, when a vaccine is available. Objectives The study aims to retrospectively compare the cost of the current policy with a cost estimate for antenatal screening with post-partum vaccination in NI. Study design A cost estimate of antenatal screening of primigravidas, with post-partum vaccination, was calculated for two models: (1) verbal screening, with serological testing of those with no history of varicella infection and (2) serological screening of all primigravidas. Results The cost of VZIG issued to pregnant women in 2006 was £100,800; 43% of births were to primigravidas therefore the estimated cost of VZIG issued to multigravidas was £58,100. The cost of verbal screening with post-partum vaccination is estimated at £23,750 p.a., saving £34,350 over current policy. The estimated cost of screening all primigravidas with post-partum vaccination is £43,000, saving £15,100. Conclusions This retrospective study suggests that in NI either of the proposed antenatal screening strategies would be less costly than current practice. This finding supports the suggestion that varicella immunity testing should be included in the Antenatal Infectious Diseases Screening Programme, either as part of the universal vaccination programme or solely as an antenatal programme.