Abstract
An epitaxial single Si4O5N3 layer was formed on a SiC(0001) surface using a step-by-step growth method in an ultrahigh vacuum condition. First, a silicon adsorbed SiC(0001) surface was prepared. The surface was then exposed to NO gas at 950°C in order to form a Si2ON3 layer. Silicon was deposited on this surface and annealed to adjust the amount of adsorbed Si atoms. Finally, the surface was oxidized at 800°C. The formation of a Si4O5N3 layer was confirmed by low-energy electron diffraction analysis, Auger electron spectroscopy, and scanning tunneling microscopy. Using this procedure, we were able to suppress the growth of graphite-like clusters on the surface, although silicate-like clusters still remained.
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