Mobilities of Electrons and Holes in CaF2
Abstract
The Hall mobility of electrons and holes in CaF2 (0.005% Tb) was measured under illumination by near-uv radiation (3100-4000 Å) in the temperature range 25-200°C. At 334°K =12θLO, the maximum measured mobilities were 236 and 100 cm2V-1sec-1, respectively, for electrons and holes. These magnitudes are consistent with those predicted by wide-band optical-phonon theories (large polaron). Upper limits of m*<=0.12m and m*<=0.21m were estimated respectively for the electron and hole band masses. Because of two-carrier effects, it was not possible to determine whether the charge transfer during the photochromic process occurs via the conduction or valence bands.
- Publication:
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Physical Review B
- Pub Date:
- April 1971
- DOI:
- 10.1103/PhysRevB.3.2689
- Bibcode:
- 1971PhRvB...3.2689D