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Kelvin Probe: A Powerful technique for non-destructive surface and
interface studies
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A.Subrahmanyam Physics, IIT Madras Chennai [email protected]
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Several properties of the Surface are required for various applications: - Surface Morphology - Microscopy - Surface chemistry - XPS - Surface Mechanical properties – nano-indentation - Surface Electrical / Electronic properties - Surface Resistance and Kelvin Probe
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The basic question : How can I achieve a junction or an Ohmic contact for a Semiconductor Device Is answered by the knowledge of Surface Work function We have to distinguish between Surface work-function and Bulk Work-function Bulk work function can be measured by Photoelectric effect and XP The only technique to measure the Surface Work function is Kelvin Probe: the non-contact and non-destructive technique
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In this presentation, I shall try to answer - What is Kelvin probe - Why Kelvin probe - How Kelvin probe
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Kelvin Probe
Interface probing Adhesion and
Corrosion
Photocatalytic activity
Surface Defects and Morphology
Bacterial and bio-films
Mechanical and Tribology
Bio-medical implants
Organic and polymer films
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What is Kelvin probe: - A surface analytical technique to probe surface and interfaces of metals, Semiconductors Why Kelvin Probe : This is the only technique which will leave the surface / interface virgin even after the measurement How to build a Kelvin Probe : I shall explain : it is very simple
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Surface Modifiation / Surface Engineering: Surface is most important for many applications - Electro-chromics - bio- electrodes - photocatalysis - SERS Most surfaces are active For example, Copper and Silver form Multi valence Oxides. An understanding of the Dynamics of a Surface is very Critical in Devices.
SERS Detection of Single molecule
All of you are quite knowledgeable on Surface Engineering and Modification
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Most of the methods of surface analysis involve bombarding the surface with a form of radiation - electrons, photons, ions, neutrons and then analysing the emitted radiation - electrons, photons, ions, neutrons. Surface analysis with high energy photons, electrons and ions affects the surface via desorption, dissociation, oxidation, localized diffusion and ionization
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Kelvin Probe Principle: When metals of dissimilar work-function are electrically connected, electrons from higher work function metal flows into the metal with a lower work-function till thermodynamic equilibrium is established.
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A Short History of The Kelvin Probe
First described by Lord Kelvin in 1897 for the measurement of Volta potentials, contact potentials and /or surface potentials (for non-metals);
Modified by Zisman in 1932 as a vibrating capacitor;
Improved and developed over the years by many others
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Kelvin Probe:
CRC Press (2009) ISBN : 1420080776
Principle of CPD Measurement of a metal (Semiconductor) – metal system
Kelvin probe measures the Contact Potential Difference (CPD) With a reference electrode.
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When electrical contact is made, the flow of charge allows the Fermi levels to equalize, giving rise to a surface charge and potential difference, Vc (or contact potential).
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Kelvin Probe Determining relative changes in work functions is done by
measuring the work function difference between two
materials.
Evac
W1
EF1 eVCPD
W2 EF2
W1
EF
Evac
W2
eVCPD
W1
EF1
Evac
W2 EF2
Evac
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The Basic Kelvin Probe Vibrating Reference Electrode
Sample
~A
V
Compensating Voltage Source
Vdc=-VCPD iac=0
dtdCVVi DCCPD )( +=
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The time varying capacitance is
( ))(
0
tdAtC ε
=
)sin()( 00 tadtd ω−=
The current generated by the vibrating capacitor is
( )( ))()( tCVVdtdti B −=
( )
−
−=)sin(1
)(0
0
tmC
dtdVVti B ω
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The discrete Fourier series expansion of i(t) can be written as
( ) ( ) ( )[ ]∑∞
=
++=1
000 sincosn
nn tnbtnaati ωω
00 =a
( )( )( ) ( )[ ]BCPDn
nn
n VVCmmm
nma −−−+
−+=
−+
0022
11
111
11 ω
( )( )( ) ( )[ ]BCPDn
nn
n VVCmmm
nmb −−−+
−+=
−
0022
1
111
11 ω
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Kelvin method of measuring CPD can be used for wider range of materials, temperatures and pressures than the other methods. This technique does not run the risk of disturbing the surface, which is of vital importance in studying weakly bound adsorbates. Kelvin probe-in principle is totally non-destructive
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Scanning Kelvin probe
Stepper motor controlled X-Y stage
Spatial resolution - 10µm
Hemispherical probe tip (0.5 mm dia.) made of stain less steel
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The Vibrating Kelvin probe (2013) Built at ARCI
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Surface Photovoltage Spectroscopy (SPS)
Surface state depopulation Surface state population
e-
hν≥Ec-Et
VS Dark
VS Light
EC
EV
EF
e-
VS Dark
VS Light
EC
EV hν≥Et-EV
EF
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e∆VCPD
e ∆|Vs|
hν>Eg
ReferenceProbe
n -typeSemiconductor
χφRef
EC
EV
EF
eVCPD
eVs
EF
Surface Photovoltage -SPV
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Gold / Aluminium Reference Sample Tip Size: 2mm Scanning Area: 10x16mm Operator: I. Baikie
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Extraction of Electron
Microscopic Case ‐ Metal Surfaces
Pulling Electron put takes energy about 5Volts termed the Work Function
Electrical Flow
From high to low energy
Aluminium ‐ Gold Layer
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AFM‐KP
•null based •potential imaging •operating within 30 nm
Sommerhalter, Matthes, Jager‐Waldau, Lux‐Steiner, HMI, Berlin
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Traditional and AFM Based Kelvin Probes
• Non‐Contact, Non‐Destructive Mode of Operation • Images surface potential, surface charge
distributions Specifications
Traditional KP‐AFM
• • • • • • •
Detection Energy (meV) Lateral Perpendicular (nm) Sample Calibration Repeat Area
Null and Off Null 1‐3 meV (<1 meV) 50μm (200 nm) 40 <1mm to 50 cm Yes on Gold Yes, Macroscopic
Null 10‐20 <50 nm < 1 100nm‐25 μm No Probably Not
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Application Examples
• Ambient Scanning Kelvin Probe • UHV KP and ambient KP
• Surface Photovoltage‐ Solar Cells • Absolute Kelvin Probe (Photoelectric
Effect)
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0.0 0.5 1.0 1.52.0
2.53.0
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
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0.00.5
1.01.5
2.02.5
3.0
Al
p-Si
CPD
(vol
t)
Distanc
e (mm)
Distance (mm)
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CPD
(volt
)
Distan
ce (m
m)
Distance (mm)
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45
50
55
60
65
70
75
Cu 200
CPD
in m
V
Time in minutes
CPD (with ambient oxygen) for a 200 nm Copper thin film as a function of time
Note the positive values of CPD on the y axis.
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
Cu 1000
CPD
in m
V
Time in minutes
CPD (with ambient oxygen) for a 1000 nm Copper thin film as a function of time
Note the NEGATIVE values of CPD on the y axis.
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Surface Photovoltage Spectroscopy (SPS)
Surface state depopulation Surface state population
e-
hν≥Ec-Et
VS Dark
VS Light
EC
EV
EF
e-
VS Dark
VS Light
EC
EV hν≥Et-EV
EF
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MEMS: Laser Modified Organic Film on Silicon
Tip Size: 50μm Scanning Area: a) 1.6x0.8mm
b) 2x1.5mm Operator: I. Baikie (Large WF change)
a) a) SAM coating UV
light modification
b) b) Double bonded Ic
on wafer coating
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Single Electron Transistor Device Tip Size: 50μm Scanning Area: 2x2mm Operator: I. Baikie (Large WF change) Al, Au, Si
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Silicon Wafer with Organic Mono‐Layer Tip Size: 2mm Scanning Area:12x12mm Operator: I. Baikie (Large WF change)
Pattern of monomolecular layer in Si
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Corrosion of Steel Tip Size: 50μm Scanning Area: 4.5x4.5mm Operator: I. Baikie
Local Anode Corrosion Sample + 30min 3%NaCl Submersion
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Organic Film on ITO / Glass Tip Size: 2mm Scanning Area:22x22mm Operator: I. Baikie (WF variance ± 12meV)
Non homogenous coverage Polymer Elector Anode Testing
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Fingerprint on Brass Tip Size: 50μm Scanning Area: 4x6mm Operator: I. Baikie
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Scanning Kelvin Probe with Relative Humidity Chamber The Scanning Kelvin Probe with Relative Humidity Chamber provides an environment where the relative humidity and sample temperature can be controlled to 1% and 1°C respectively.
SKP5050 + RHC020 Controlled Environment Kelvin Probe System
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Ultrahigh Vacuum Kelvin Probe
The Ultrahigh Vacuum Kelvin Probe allows for single point measurements to be performed under UHV conditions. • Work Function resolution of 1 to 3 mV • 100% UHV compatible to 2x10‐11 mBar • CF 70 (2.75 inch) OD Mounting Flange • User specified flange to sample spacing • User specified Tip sizes • 50mm or 100mm Translator • Manual/Motorised Options
UHVKP020: UHV Kelvin Probe
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Sub‐Atomic‐scale layers
Surface of Silicon 1,000,000
1 nm
1 1 nm
Oxygen
3 4
2
Example: Si(111) Oxidation
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Creation of dipole layer, +1000 meV
UHV KP Si(111) + O2
UHV Work Function scan of Si(111)
Ref: I.D. BaiSie Pet aSl. Surdf. Secip. 77l0e‐77t3i, 4o33n,(199o9)f surface states
UHV Work Function scan of Si(111) Ref: I.D. Baikie et al. Surf. Sci. 770‐773, 433,(1999)
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UHV SKP Scan mc Re Foil
WF Increase 2.1eV
UHV KP Re + O2
Oxygen uptake curves on a clean Re surface as a function of stepwise temperature increments (300‐800) K. The Re was cleaned between each adsorption. The clean Re work function is 5.1eV as 300 K
Ref: Prof I. D. Baikie et al, J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A 19.4., Aug ‘01
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UHV KP with STM
a) Shows the STM image corresponding to the change in wf gradient at 0.2ML
Collection of wf data by UHVKP allow surface reaction to be mapped out. There after selective interesting coverage for in‐situ UHV‐STM
Ref: Prof I. D. Baikie
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Various High Work Function Metals
Work function as function of substrate temperature in oxygen ambient for W, Mo, Re, Pd and Pt
Ref: Prof I. D. Baikie et al, J. Vac. Sci. Technol. A 19.4., Aug ‘01
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mc‐Si Solar Cell
6 0 n m
S i lv e r F in g e r
A lu m in iu m R e a r M e ta l is a tio n
p - ty p e S u b s tra te : m c - S i, N A = 1 0 1 6 c m -3 2 7 0 µ m
n - ty p e E m itte r : N D ra n g e s f ro m 1 0 2 0 - 1 0 1 6 c m -3 1 0 0 n m
A R / P a s s iv a t io n L a ye r : S iO 2 o r S i3 N 4
S i lv e r F in g e r ~ 2 m m
1 6 5 µ m
G ra in B o u n d a r ie s
Microphotograph of Si3N4 terminated Solar Cell
Associated dark work function topography of the same region
WF sensitive to voltage across the barriered PN junction (Voc) and surface traps in the passivation/ emitter interface
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Solar Cell Energy Band Diagram
front-side pn junction back-side PN junction, energy steps at surface passivation and internal PN junction
Ef
Ev
Ec El
ectro
nic
Ener
gy
Evac
eχ
eVd
Lh Le
270 µm
Et Q s
Qsc
eVs
BSF
100 nm
Electron flow
Hole flow Eg
Ref: Prof I. D. Baikie
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Surface Photovoltage
FSE and BSE Coated, Defective, Light Pulse
-700 -720
-660 -680
800 900 1000
chan
ge in
sur
face
pot
entia
l (m
V)
-520 2
-540
3 -560 -580
-600 -620 -640
0 100 200 300 400 500
Time (s)
600 700
Back Side Grounded Front Side Grounded
1 4
SPV: change in work function with time after light pulse
DC Light Pulse A: Voc and Surface Traps B: Surface Traps Alone
Ref: Prof I. D. Baikie
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Surface Photovoltage Spectroscopy Kelvin Probe The SPS030 provides a light source and Automatic Light Wavelength Selector, (with a wavelength range 400‐700 nm), 500x500x500 Optical Enclosure, optical table top and AC and DC surface photovoltage measurements.
• Light Source ‐ 150W DC Regulated Quartz Tungsten Halogen With Fibre Optic Illumination
• Wavelength Range 400 ‐ 700 nm • Wavelength FWHM 25‐30 nm • Multiple Measurement
modes: KP Trigger / Optical Trigger
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0.000 0.005 0.010 0.015 0.020 0.025 0.030-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.5
1.0 m=25/30
Ampli
ude
(a.u
)
time (s)
B D
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-0.2
-0.1
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.3
Curre
nt (p
A)
VB (mV)
B E H
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330
340
350
360
370
a = 25 µmf = 71.6 Hz2F - mode
|VCP
D| (m
V)
d0 (µm)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
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1E-3
Frequency (Hz)
Ampl
itude
of v
ibra
tion
(a.u
)
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
Phase (degree)
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The photoelectric work function refers to the removal of an electron possessing a particular energy in the metal
True work function refers to the removal of an electron possessing an energy equal to an average value for true electron in the conduction band
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Principle of Photoemission spectroscopy
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2x10-12
4x10-12
6x10-12
8x10-12
1x10-11
Ag on SiO2
(5)
(4)
(3)(2)
(1)
B C D E F
(Yie
ld) (1
/2)
Photon energy (eV)
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40
80
120
160
200
(f)(e)(c)
(b)
(a)
(Ev+0.12)eV
(Ev+0.45) eVSPV
(mV)
Photon energy (eV)