Ge_(1-x)Sn_x Materials: Challenges and Applications

摘要

Ge_(1-x)Sn_x is receiving a growing interest in the semiconductor community as the material properties are interesting for both electrical and optical device applications. In this contribution we discuss the potential of Ge_(1-x)Sn_x for future electrical device applications. Further, we will briefly review its fabrication by means of Chemical Vapor Deposition and discuss the structural material properties and its stability against thermal treatments.