Effect of UV and γ-irradiation on the Structure and Optical Properties of α-C:H:N Films

Authors

  • N.I. Klyui V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine
  • V.G. Litovchenko V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine
  • I.P. Lisovsky V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine
  • A.N. Lukyanov V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine
  • V.B. Lozinsky V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine
  • M.V. Voitovich V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine
  • A.N. Klyui V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, Nat. Acad. of Sci. of Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15407/ujpe56.5.461

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Abstract

The influence of ultraviolet and γ-irradiation on the properties of diamond-like carbon films with various nitrogen contents has been studied. Irradiation with ultraviolet light leads to a significant increase in the optical band gap owing to structural changes in carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen bonds, as well as to the partial diffusion of oxygen, which is activated during the exposure, from air into the film. A reduction of the optical bandgap after γ-irradiation was observed; however, films with higher nitrogen contents demonstrate a higher resistance to radiation. Nitrogen bonds were found to experience more structural changes, whereas carbon bonds to be slightly reconstructed.

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Published

2022-02-13

How to Cite

Klyui М., Litovchenko В., Lisovsky І., Lukyanov А., Lozinsky В., Voitovich М., & Klyui А. (2022). Effect of UV and γ-irradiation on the Structure and Optical Properties of α-C:H:N Films. Ukrainian Journal of Physics, 56(5), 461. https://doi.org/10.15407/ujpe56.5.461

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Solid matter