Magnesium Zinc Oxide (Zn0.5Mg0.5O) PLD Target

Introduction to Zn0.5Mg0.5O

Magnesium Zinc Oxide (MgZnO) is a ternary oxide semiconductor material with unique properties that make it suitable for use in various applications such as optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and spintronics. In thin film form, MgZnO exhibits excellent optical and electrical properties that can be tuned by adjusting the Mg and Zn compositions. The ability to control the properties of MgZnO thin films makes it an attractive material for use in various electronic and optoelectronic devices.

Optical and Electrical Properties of Magnesium Zinc Oxide

MgZnO thin films have a wide bandgap (3.3-4.0 eV) and high transparency in the visible and near-UV regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, making them suitable for use in transparent conductive electrodes, solar cells, and light-emitting diodes. MgZnO also exhibits high electron mobility and carrier concentration, which makes it a promising material for use in high-speed electronics and spintronics.

Comparison with Similar Materials

MgZnO thin films exhibit similar properties to other ternary oxide semiconductor materials such as Zinc Oxide (ZnO), Magnesium Oxide (MgO), and Zinc Magnesium Oxide (ZnMgO). However, the properties of MgZnO can be better controlled and tuned due to its ternary composition, making it a more attractive material for use in various electronic and optoelectronic applications.

Crystal Structure of Magnesium Zinc Oxide

MgZnO has a wurtzite crystal structure with lattice constants of a = 3.249 Å and c = 5.206 Å. The crystal structure of MgZnO can be easily grown epitaxially on substrates with a similar lattice constant.

Typical Substrates for Epitaxial Growth of Magnesium Zinc Oxide

• Sapphire
• Zinc Oxide
• Magnesium Oxide
• Strontium Titanate
• Lanthanum Aluminate

5 Similar Thin Film Materials to Magnesium Zinc Oxide

1. Zinc Oxide (ZnO)
2. Magnesium Oxide (MgO)
3. Zinc Magnesium Oxide (ZnMgO)
4. Magnesium Zinc Oxide Gallium Nitride (MgZnO/GaN)
5. Zinc Oxide Tin Oxide (ZnO/SnO2)