Abstract
Field emission characteristics of nitrogen-doped diamond-like carbon (DLC) films deposited by the radio frequency plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (rf-PECVD) method were investigated by the scanning probe system specially designed for the micro-scale field emission current measurements. The structural changes in the films were examined by using Raman spectroscopy. Random and inhomogeneous distribution of electron emission sites was observed. The emission current and conductivity of the films were significantly increased with self-bias voltage. Activated electron emission characteristics were observed in all samples and showed stable electron emission. The activation of the films was directly related to emission site size. It indicated that electron emission activation possibly originated from the changes in sp 2 and sp 3 bonding ratio and/or formation of conductive channels.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
