Papers by Author: W.M. Chen

Abstract: We review our recent experimental findings by optical orientation spectroscopy that show efficient spin relaxation within semiconductor spin detectors to be an important factor limiting efficiency of spin injection in spin light-emitting structures based on ZnCdSe/ZnMnSe and InGaN/GaMnN. We provide evidence for the physical mechanism responsible for the observed efficient spin relaxation that accompanies momentum and energy relaxation of excitons/carriers. These findings call for increasing efforts in suppressing spin relaxation in spin detectors.

Abstract: A detailed investigation of the optical and electronic properties of the deep-level defect UD-4 is reported. This defect has recently been observed in 4H semi-insulating silicon carbide, but has hardly been studied yet. Both low temperature and temperature-dependent photoluminescence were collected from the defect. Zeeman spectroscopy measurements were performed as well as time-resolved photoluminescence.

Abstract: Ferromagnetic phases in as-grown SiC have been studied. An interpretation about the formation based on details of the phase appearance in the layers from optical microscopy, AFM, and TEM investigations is related to the growth. Some phases were found to have a nucleation at the edge of the phase and detailed TEM investigations show that the phases have an increased grain density at the edge while the main part of the phase is monocrystalline.