Mn behavior in Ge0.96Mn0.04 magnetic thin films grown on Si

Mn behaviors in the Ge0.96Mn0.04 thin films grown on Si (001) substrates by molecular beam epitaxy were investigated by high resolution transmission electron microscopy, electron energy loss spectroscopy, and energy dispersive spectroscopy. Unlike the previously reported case of GeMn thin films grow...

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Published in:Journal of applied physics 2008-03, Vol.103 (6)
Main Authors: Wang, Yong, Zou, Jin, Zhao, Zuoming, Han, Xinhai, Zhou, Xiaoyu, Wang, Kang L.
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Language:English
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Summary:Mn behaviors in the Ge0.96Mn0.04 thin films grown on Si (001) substrates by molecular beam epitaxy were investigated by high resolution transmission electron microscopy, electron energy loss spectroscopy, and energy dispersive spectroscopy. Unlike the previously reported case of GeMn thin films grown on Ge, Mn has been found to be diffused toward to the surface during the thin film growth. When the Mn concentration is sufficiently high, Mn5Ge3 clusters may be formed. Further annealing of the high Mn concentrated thin film promotes the formation of α-Mn metallic clusters. We believe that all these extraordinary phenomena are attributed to Si as the substrate.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/1.2875110