AFM-induced deposition of metallic nanoarrays for photonic devices

Abstract

Experiments on forming periodic nanostructures with relief that repeats the trajectory of the AFM probe are performed, and the parameters affecting their dimensions, height, width, shape, profile, and so on are studied. The induced deposition of silver clusters on the surface of a p-type silicon wafer an external field is demonstrated for the first time. The possibility is demonstrated of using such structures as hybrid schemes for photoelectric converters; as active elements for the amplification, generation, and control systems in laser and optoelectronic devices for fiber optics; and for creating photonic crystals (elements) based on periodic structures.