基于LED光源的分子束外延实时光学束流监测技术研究

Research on real-time optical flux monitoring technology in molecular beam epitaxy based on LED light source

  • 摘要: 本研究采用谱宽度介于窄谱和宽谱光源之间的LED作为介谱光源,基于原子吸收实现了分子束外延生长过程中的非侵入式实时多元素束流强度测量与监控。该方案具有自校正特性,无需引入额外校准光路即可有效抑制光源及光路中的波动与漂移,表现出良好的鲁棒性。结合标定片外延生长速率的精确计算,利用光吸收度对Ga束源炉的束流强度进行了标定。在束源炉温度梯度调控束流强度的实验条件下,特征光谱光吸收度信号与离子规电流信号呈现显著线性相关(Spearman’s τ=1.0,p<0.01)。经过对Ga束流监测数据分析,其光吸收度信号的变异系数为5.85%,验证了该方案在束流监测中的可靠性。此外,文中探讨了LED光源在分子束外延束流监测系统中的优势,详细分析了原子沉积引起的信号误差与漂移,并提出了实际应用中仪器结构的优化方法。本研究创新性地采用了高效、长寿命、低成本的LED光源替代空心阴极灯或低效热光源等传统光源,结合邻近点参比方法简化了监测流程,可实现多种元素束流的同时监控,为束流监测提供了一种经济、高效且实用的新方案,在MBE生长速率监控与稳定性闭环控制方面具有重要的应用前景。

     

    Abstract: In this study, an LED with a spectral width between narrow and wide spectrum light sources was employed as the meso-spectral light source solution. Based on atomic absorption, non-invasive real-time multi-element flux intensity measurement and monitoring were achieved during molecular beam epitaxy growth. This approach features self-calibration capabilities, effectively suppressing fluctuations and drifts in the light source and optical path without requiring an additional calibration path, thereby demonstrating strong robustness. By integrating precise calculations of the epitaxial growth rate of the calibration plate, the light absorption of the proposed method was calibrated to the flux intensity of the cells. Under experimental conditions where flux intensity was adjusted by the temperature gradient of the cell, the characteristic spectral light absorbance signal exhibited a significant linear correlation with the plasma gauge current signal (Spearman's τ=1.0, p<0.01). Through the analysis of the Ga flux monitoring data, the coefficient of variation of its light absorption signal was 5.85%, confirming the reliability of the beam monitoring scheme. This paper also explores the advantages of using an LED light source in molecular beam epitaxy flux monitoring systems, provides a detailed analysis of signal errors and drift caused by atomic deposition, and proposes optimization methods for instrument structure in practical applications. A key feature of this study is the replacement of traditional hollow cathode lamp or inefficient thermal light sources with a high-efficiency, long-life, and low-cost LED light source. The monitoring process is simplified through the nearby point reference method, enabling simultaneous monitoring of multiple elements. This approach offers a cost-effective and practical solution for flux monitoring, with significant application potential in MBE growth rate monitoring and stability closed-loop control.

     

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