Journal Article

FZJ-2015-03581

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Domain formation due to surface steps in topological insulator Bi$_{2}$Te$_{3}$ thin films grown on Si (111) by molecular beam epitaxy

Borisova, S. (Corresponding Author)FZJ* ; Kampmeier, J.FZJ* ; Luysberg, M.FZJ* ; Mussler, G.FZJ* ; Grützmacher, D.FZJ*

2013
American Inst. of Physics Melville, NY

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Abstract: The atomic structure of topological insulators Bi2Te3 thin films on Si (111) substrates grown in van der Waals mode by molecular beam epitaxy has been investigated by in situ scanning tunneling microscopy and scanning transmission electron microscopy. Besides single and multiple quintuple layer (QL) steps, which are typical for the step-flow mode of growth, a number of 0.4 QL steps is observed. We determine that these steps originate from single steps at the substrate surface causing domain boundaries in the Bi2Te3 film. Due to the peculiar structure of these domain boundaries the domains are stable and penetrate throughout the entire film.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Mikrostrukturforschung (PGI-5)
2. Halbleiter-Nanoelektronik (PGI-9)

Research Program(s):

1. 421 - Frontiers of charge based Electronics (POF2-421) (POF2-421)

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; ; Current Contents - Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences ; IF < 5 ; JCR ; SCOPUS ; Science Citation Index ; Science Citation Index Expanded ; Thomson Reuters Master Journal List ; Web of Science Core Collection

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