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- Title
The Comparison of InSb-Based Thin Films and Graphene on SiC for Magnetic Diagnostics under Extreme Conditions.
- Authors
El-Ahmar, Semir; Przychodnia, Marta; Jankowski, Jakub; Prokopowicz, Rafał; Ziemba, Maciej; Szary, Maciej J.; Reddig, Wiktoria; Jagiełło, Jakub; Dobrowolski, Artur; Ciuk, Tymoteusz
- Abstract
The ability to precisely measure magnetic fields under extreme operating conditions is becoming increasingly important as a result of the advent of modern diagnostics for future magnetic-confinement fusion devices. These conditions are recognized as strong neutron radiation and high temperatures (up to 350 °C). We report on the first experimental comparison of the impact of neutron radiation on graphene and indium antimonide thin films. For this purpose, a 2D-material-based structure was fabricated in the form of hydrogen-intercalated quasi-free-standing graphene on semi-insulating high-purity on-axis 4H-SiC(0001), passivated with an Al2O3 layer. InSb-based thin films, donor doped to varying degrees, were deposited on a monocrystalline gallium arsenide or a polycrystalline ceramic substrate. The thin films were covered with a SiO2 insulating layer. All samples were exposed to a fast-neutron fluence of ≈ 7 × 10 17 cm−2. The results have shown that the graphene sheet is only moderately affected by neutron radiation compared to the InSb-based structures. The low structural damage allowed the graphene/SiC system to retain its electrical properties and excellent sensitivity to magnetic fields. However, InSb-based structures proved to have significantly more post-irradiation self-healing capabilities when subject to proper temperature treatment. This property has been tested depending on the doping level and type of the substrate.
- Subjects
THIN films; GRAPHENE; INDIUM antimonide; HALL effect transducers; GALLIUM arsenide; PLASMA diagnostics; SELF-healing materials
- Publication
Sensors (14248220), 2022, Vol 22, Issue 14, pN.PAG
- ISSN
1424-8220
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/s22145258