Transport properties of Pr0.7Ca0.3MnO 3/Nb:SrTiO3 heterojunctions

Z. Luo, P. K L Chan, K. L. Jim, Chi Wah Leung

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Abstract

Currentvoltage (JV) characteristics of epitaxial hetero-junctions composed of Pr0.7Ca0.3MnO3and Nb:SrTiO3were studied under forward and reversed bias conditions. Detailed analysis showed that the JV characteristics of these heterojunctions can be well-fitted by the thermally-assisted tunnelling model. While the dielectric constant of Nb:SrTiO3extracted under the forward bias was about one order of magnitude smaller than that of bulk SrTiO3, the value obtained under reverse bias was very close to that of the bulk SrTiO3. The result can be explained by the existence of an interface layer on the Nb:SrTiO3substrate with a smaller effective dielectric constant. The current finding suggested that the properties of interface layer should be taken into account in order to accurately simulate the JV characteristics of such heterojunctions.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3104-3107
Number of pages4
JournalPhysica B: Condensed Matter
Volume406
Issue number15-16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2011

Keywords

  • CMR
  • Heterojunction
  • IV characteristics
  • Transport

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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