title: Eu-doped Si-SiO2 core-shell nanowires for Si-compatible red emission.
abstract: The indirect bandgap of single-crystalline silicon has so far precluded the full integration of silicon microelectronics with photonics-which is expected to allow the realization of low-cost, high-speed optical information processing and communication in the future. Here we report the growth of europium (Eu)-doped Si-SiO2 core-shell nanowires by an oxide-assisted chemical vapor deposition method. The Eu concentration in these nanowires is effectively improved by intentionally increasing the thickness of SiO2 shells. As a result, a strong Si-compatible red emission from Eu(3+) ions was observed under laser illumination. The effect of Eu(3+) concentration on the emission efficiency was comprehensively studied, with the highest efficiency at Eu content about 0.8 at%. The relaxation mechanism of this concentration dependent luminescence was further explored through lifetime measurements. In light of the strong characteristic red emission and nanoscale footprint, these nanowires are promising Si-compatible light emission materials for future integrated nanophotonics.
authors: Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro/Nano Functional Materials, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, People's Republic of China.
authors: Jinyou
authors: J
authors: Xu
authors: Pengfei
authors: P
authors: Guo
authors: Zhijun
authors: Z
authors: Zou
authors: Yang
authors: Y
authors: Lu
authors: Hailong
authors: H
authors: Yan
authors: Yongsong
authors: Y
authors: Luo