Capping layer for crystallizing germanium, and substrate having thin crystallized germanium layer

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PATENT NO 7211521
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10970509

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A structure including at least one layer of germanium formed on a surface of a ceramic substrate is provided. The layer of germanium has a thickness of not larger than 10 microns and includes grains having grain size of at least 0.05 mm. A structure including at least one layer of germanium formed on a surface of a ceramic substrate and having at least one capping layer formed on a surface of the layer of germanium is also provided. In addition, a method of forming a thin film germanium structure is provided including forming at least one layer of germanium on a surface of a ceramic substrate, then forming at least one capping layer on a surface of the layer of germanium, followed by heating and then cooling the layer of germanium.

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  • HERITAGE POWER LLC

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Mauk, Michael G Greenville, DE 20 265

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