Correlation between the electronic structures and diffusion paths of interstitial defects in semiconductors: The case of CdTe

Jie Ma, Jihui Yang, Su Huai Wei*, Juarez L.F. Da Silva

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Abstract

Using first-principles calculations, we study the diffusions of interstitial defects Cd, Cu, Te, and Cl in CdTe. We find that the diffusion behavior is strongly correlated with the electronic structure of the interstitial diffuser.

Original languageEnglish
Article number155208
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume90
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Oct 2014
Externally publishedYes

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