The dielectric function of AlSb from 1.4 to 5.8 eV determined by spectroscopic ellipsometry

We have prepared AlSb substrates for optical measurements by chemomechanical polishing and etching. The quality of the surface was investigated with optical and electron microscopy and by Raman scattering and ellipsometry. We have measured the pseudodielectric function 〈ε〉(ω) of AlSb in the 1.4–5.8...

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Published in:Journal of applied physics 1989-07, Vol.66 (1), p.383-387
Main Authors: ZOLLNER, S, CHENGTIAN LIN, SCHÖNHERR, E, BÖHRINGER, A, CARDONA, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Collective effects
Condensed matter: electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties
Electron states
Exact sciences and technology
Exchange, correlation, dielectric and magnetic functions, plasmons
Physics
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Summary:We have prepared AlSb substrates for optical measurements by chemomechanical polishing and etching. The quality of the surface was investigated with optical and electron microscopy and by Raman scattering and ellipsometry. We have measured the pseudodielectric function 〈ε〉(ω) of AlSb in the 1.4–5.8 eV photon-energy region with a spectroscopic ellipsometer. A peak value of 〈ε2〉=24.6 at 4 eV was reached. We list the refractive index, the reflectivity, and the absorption coefficient, and obtain the critical point parameters at 300 K. Finally, we fit the index of refraction of AlSb at low photon energies with a semiempirical model.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/1.343888