Reflection anisotropy spectroscopy (RAS) is a non-destructive optical probe of surfaces that
is capable of operation within a wide range of environments. In this review we trace the …

Optical second harmonic generation (SHG) studies of semiconductor nanostructures are
reviewed. The second‐order response data both predicted and observed on pure and …

Dry oxidation kinetics of the Si (001) surface has been investigated using reflectance
difference oscillation to resolve atomic-scale phenomena. The activation energy for …

First-principles total-energy calculations are performed to clarify the reaction mechanisms of
O atoms and O2 molecules at SiO2/Si (100) interface. The calculated energies reveal that …

Based on first-principles calculations, we studied the generation behavior of P b centers at
Si O 2∕ Si interfaces, especially for P b 1 centers, under oxidation of Si (100) surfaces. P b 1 …

While the chemistry, physics, and optical properties of simple atoms and molecules are quite
well understood, this book demonstrates that there is much to be learned about the optics of …

First-principles optical-response calculations of oxidized and strained Si structures are
presented. Local Si lattice deformations accompanying the oxidation of Si bulk bonds cause …

Optical second-harmonic generation (SHG) studies of Si/SiO 2 interfaces by resonant two-
photon excitation of Si interband transitions are reviewed. Three different types of interband …

Ce 1− x Gd x O 2− x/2 thin films were deposited by spin coating on oxidized Si (001)
substrates. Two strain regimes are observed by μ− Raman spectroscopy: for x< 0.1 the films …

We report the formation processes of interface dangling bonds (P b centers) during initial
oxidation of a clean Si (111) surface using an ultrahigh-vacuum electron-spin-resonance …