Fabrication of three dimensional diamond ultraviolet photodetector through down-top method

Three dimensional diamond ultraviolet (UV) photodetector have been fabricated on diamond epitaxial layer through down-top approach, where diamond epitaxial layer was grown between metal electrodes. A thin diamond epitaxial layer was first grown on high-pressure high-temperature single crystal diamond substrate. Then, the diamond epitaxial layer was covered by interdigitated tungsten electrodes. Furthermore, another diamond epitaxial layer was grown on uncovered area. At last, UV-Ozone treatment was used to oxidize the surface. The optoelectronic performance of the photodetector was characterized, exhibiting a large responsivity and a repeatable transient response behavior. Moreover, down-top process is beneficial for the electrode conductivity stability. Also, an ohmic contact could be formed between tungsten and diamond during growth. The results indicate that down-top process is an efficient way for fabrication of three dimensional diamond photodetectors.