Giovanni Fevola | Searcharxiv

arXiv2024

Magnetic metamaterials by ion-implantation

We present a method for the additive fabrication of planar magnetic nanoarrays with minimal surface roughness. Synthesis is accomplished by combining electron-beam lithography, used to generate nanometric patterned masks, with ion implantation in thin films. By implanting $^{56}$Fe$^{+}$ ions, we are able to introduce magnetic functionality in a controlled manner into continuous Pd thin films, achieving 3D spatial resolution down to a few tens of nanometers. Our results demonstrate the application of this technique in fabricating square artificial spin ice lattices, which exhibit well-defined magnetization textures and interactions among the patterned magnetic elements.

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arXiv2024

Measurements of dislocations in 4H-SiC with rocking curve imaging

4H Silicon Carbide (4H-SiC) combines many attractive properties such as a high carrier mobility, a wide bandgap, and a high thermal conductivity, making it an ideal candidate for high-power electronic devices. However, a primary challenge in utilizing 4H-SiC is the presence of defects in epitaxial layers, which can significantly degrade device performance. In this study, we have used X-ray transmission topography with a rocking curve imaging technique to characterize the types and distribution of defects in 4H-SiC. The derived maps from the fitted Gaussian parameters were used to investigate dislocations in 4H-SiC. Understanding the distribution of the dislocations provides valuable insights into the overall crystal quality, which can guide improvements for the fabrication processes.

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