研究目的
To map the nanoscale performance of electronic devices such as solar cells using X-ray beam induced current (XBIC) measurements, ideally in combination with other techniques within a multi-modal X-ray microscopy approach.
研究成果
The multi-modal and multi-dimensional evaluation of electronic devices at the nanoscale using XBIC measurements enables new insights into the complex dependencies between composition, structure, and performance. This approach is a significant step towards solving the materials' paradigm in solar cell development.
研究不足
The technique is limited by the availability of highly brilliant X-ray sources and the potential for X-ray beam induced damage to the sample. Additionally, the signal-to-noise ratio can be affected by environmental noise and the dynamic reserve of the lock-in amplifier.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The methodology involves modulating the incoming X-ray beam with an optical chopper, amplifying and demodulating the modulated X-ray beam induced electrical signal using a lock-in amplifier to suppress noise and extract a clear XBIC signal.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The device under test (DUT) is a solar cell, specifically a Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) solar cell for the representative results.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Includes a nano- or micro-focusing X-ray beamline, an X-ray chopper, a pre-amplifier (PA), a lock-in amplifier (LIA), modules for remote control of the chopper, PA, and LIA, a data acquisition (DAQ) system, and a DUT.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The setup involves mounting the sample on a holder, placing it in the focus of the X-ray beam, and arranging detectors around the sample for multi-modal measurements. The X-ray beam is modulated by an optical chopper, and the signal is processed through a PA and LIA.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The XBIC signal is analyzed by converting the count rate back to a current using a conversion term that accounts for amplification factors and waveform factors.
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