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2008
Journal Article
Titel
Effects of artificially structured micrometer holes on the transport behavior of Al-doped ZnO layers
Abstract
We study the transport properties of artificially structured n-type ZnO:Al thin films prepared by rf magnetron sputtering on glass substrates. The samples were patterned with an array of 4x4 and 8x8 mu m(2) holes. With decreasing hole size, the resistance of the samples increases. Filling the holes with Au or Al increases and decreases the resistance, respectively. All samples show a negative magnetoresistance, which becomes more pronounced with decreasing hole diameter. The filling of the holes with Au or Al reduces the effects of the artificial structuring on the magnetoresistance.