Growth of CdTe∕Si(100) thin films by pulsed laser deposition for photonic applications

Cadmium telluride (CdTe) has become one of the most useful and versatile photonic materials. While many applications require the highest quality material possible, others can sacrifice some degree of sample quality in favor of reduced fabrication costs. Here, we explore the deposition of CdTe thin films deposited on (100) silicon substrates in the absence of costly ultrahigh vacuum conditions. This inevitably leads to the deposition of films on …