Three-dimensional composition profiles of single quantum dots determined by scanning-probe-microscopy-based nanotomography.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Scanning probe microscopy combined with selective wet chemical etching is employed to quantitatively determine the full three-dimensional (3D) composition profiles of single strained SiGe/Si(001) islands. The technique allows us to simultaneously obtain 3D profiles for both coherent and dislocated islands and to collect data with large statistics. Lateral and vertical composition gradients are observed, and their origin is discussed. X-ray scattering measurements performed on a large sample area are used to validate the results.
Medical subject headings
- Imaging, Three-Dimensional
- Materials Testing
- Microscopy, Scanning Probe
- Nanotechnology
- Quantum Dots
- Tomography, Optical