Carrier-resolved photo-hall system and method
US11041827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/07
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided that facilitate high-sensitivity, carrier-resolved photo-Hall effect measurements. Majority and minority carrier properties can be measured and determined simultaneously. In one aspect, a system and method determine majority carrier type, density and mobility and, with modulated illumination, minority carrier mobility and photocarrier density. In another aspect, a system and method can determine hole and electron mobility, photocarrier density, absorbed photon density, recombination lifetime and diffusion length for hole, electron and ambipolar transport.
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