Optical Characterization of Transparent Conductive Thin Films

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Creator	Tucker, Derek A.
Abstract	The optical characterization of transparent conductive thin films is demonstrated. The basics of transparency and conductivity, as they relate to transparent conductor research, are explained. A functional model of the reflectance and transmittance of a sample film, including interference fringes, is derived from the Fresnel electric field amplitude coefficients. The wavelength-dependent refractive index is determined by analysis of the interference fringes. Two methods for determining the absorption coefficient spectrum have been shown and compared. The absorption coefficient spectrum is used to determine the magnitude and the direct/indirect nature of the energy gap of the material. The significance of the diffuse spectral components of both transmittance and reflectance, with respect to analyzing the energy gap, is also demonstrated.
License	All rights reserved
Resource Type	Honors College Thesis
Date Issued	2002-06-04
Degree Level	Bachelor's
Degree Name	Honors Bachelor of Fine Arts (H.B.F.A.)
Degree Field	Physics
Degree Grantor	Oregon State University
Commencement Year	2002
Advisor	McIntyre, David H. Tate, Janet
Committee Member	Warren, David
Non-Academic Affiliation	Oregon State University. Honors College
Rights Statement	In Copyright
Publisher	Oregon State University
Peer Reviewed	No
Language	English [eng]

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