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An empirical X-ray K-Ratio framework for thickness measurement of 2D Si and SiO₂ thin films and SiO2 layer on Si substrate

Ahmad M.D. Assa’d Jaber, Adel A. Shaheen, Maryam W.N. Al-Mazaydeh, Marwan S. Mousa, Hmoud Al Dmour, Ammar Alsoud

Originální název

An empirical X-ray K-Ratio framework for thickness measurement of 2D Si and SiO₂ thin films and SiO2 layer on Si substrate

Anglický název

An empirical X-ray K-Ratio framework for thickness measurement of 2D Si and SiO₂ thin films and SiO2 layer on Si substrate

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Originální abstrakt

This study presents an empirical framework based on the X-ray K-ratio method for measuring the thickness of 2D silicon (Si) and silicon dioxide (SiO₂) thin films, as well as SiO₂ layers deposited on silicon substrates. The approach relies on analyzing the ratio of characteristic X-ray intensities emitted from the sample relative to a reference, establishing a direct relationship between the K-ratio and film thickness. The proposed model accounts for absorption and scattering effects within the material, enabling accurate thickness estimation, particularly for ultra-thin films. The results demonstrate that this method provides a reliable, non-destructive, and efficient alternative to conventional thickness measurement techniques, making it suitable for applications in semiconductor research and industry.

Anglický abstrakt

This study presents an empirical framework based on the X-ray K-ratio method for measuring the thickness of 2D silicon (Si) and silicon dioxide (SiO₂) thin films, as well as SiO₂ layers deposited on silicon substrates. The approach relies on analyzing the ratio of characteristic X-ray intensities emitted from the sample relative to a reference, establishing a direct relationship between the K-ratio and film thickness. The proposed model accounts for absorption and scattering effects within the material, enabling accurate thickness estimation, particularly for ultra-thin films. The results demonstrate that this method provides a reliable, non-destructive, and efficient alternative to conventional thickness measurement techniques, making it suitable for applications in semiconductor research and industry.

Klíčová slova

k-ratio X-ray microanalysis thin film Monte Carlo simulation Backscattering electron coefficient Silicon dioxide Electron–solid interaction

Klíčová slova v angličtině

k-ratio X-ray microanalysis thin film Monte Carlo simulation Backscattering electron coefficient Silicon dioxide Electron–solid interaction

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Ahmad M.D. Assa’d Jaber, Adel A. Shaheen, Maryam W.N. Al-Mazaydeh, Marwan S. Mousa, Hmoud Al Dmour, Ammar Alsoud

Vydáno

15.02.2026

Nakladatel

Elsevier B.V.

Periodikum

Ultramicroscopy

Svazek

284

Číslo

114335

Stát

Nizozemsko

Strany počet

7

URL

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304399126000288?via%3Dihub

BibTex

@article{BUT201828,
  author="Ammar Awadallah Ahmad {Alsoud}",
  title="An empirical X-ray K-Ratio framework for thickness measurement of 2D Si and SiO₂ thin films and SiO2 layer on Si substrate",
  journal="Ultramicroscopy",
  year="2026",
  volume="284",
  number="114335",
  pages="7",
  doi="10.1016/j.ultramic.2026.114335",
  issn="0304-3991",
  url="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304399126000288?via%3Dihub"
}