Date of Graduation
5-2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Advisor/Mentor
Zou, Min
Committee Member/Reader
Gordon, Matthew H.
Abstract
One- and two-dimensional silicon nanostructures, such as nanodots, nanowires, and surface topography, have potential uses in a variety of fields, including microelectronics, photonics, and tribology. In this thesis research, nickel-induced crystallization (NIC) of amorphous silicon (a-Si) was investigated to determine the suitability of NIC of a-Si to produce silicon nanostructures on silicon substrates. The results show that formation of both surface topography and nanowires is possible with NIC of a-Si. In addition, the formation of nanostructures is very sensitive to Ni thickness, and the resulting nanostructures and films display a high degree of repeatability. The results obtained from this research provide a solid foundation for future studies in NIC of a-Si.
Citation
Fleming, R. (2009). Nickel-induced crystallization of amorphous silicon. Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/meeguht/28
