Publications by authors named "Andre Hiess"
Article Synopsis
- This study explores the creation of faceted pyramidal structures through anisotropic etching in amorphous silicon dioxide and glass, which is a surprising behavior compared to traditional silicon etching methods.
- The observed anisotropic etching is influenced by thin metal layers, leading to significantly faster lateral etch rates compared to vertical rates, with factors varying from 6-43 for liquid and 59 for vapor-based processes.
- This innovative process enables the production of shallow-angle pyramids, which can enhance light coupling efficiency in LEDs and solar cells, and be used for specialized applications like creating atomic force microscopy tips and potential surface plasmonics.
