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Carrier-resolved photo-hall system and method

US11041827B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2019
Grant dateJun 22, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2039

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  • 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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