Scattering of Charge Carriers in Thin Films PbTe:Bi

  • R.O. Dzumedzey Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
Keywords: Lead telluride, doping, scattering of charge carriers, mobility

Abstract

The calculations of the scattering mechanisms of charge carriers in thin films of PbTe:Bi with 1 at. % of bismuth is carried out. The dominant mechanisms of scattering in the investigated samples are determined. The thickness dependence of the ratio msurf/mbulk is considered.

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Published
2019-07-10
How to Cite
DzumedzeyR. (2019). Scattering of Charge Carriers in Thin Films PbTe:Bi. Physics and Chemistry of Solid State, 20(2), 171-174. https://doi.org/10.15330/pcss.20.2.171-174
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Scientific articles