The calculated defect structure of ZnO
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We report the energies of the fundamental defects in ZnO and compare these with values that can be deduced from Kroger's analysis of the experimental data. We consider neutral, singly-charged and doubly-charged defects and from our analysis estimate the edge of the co~lduction band. We.also consider the effect of dopants such as Li+, Na', A13+, Ga3+, In3+ and H + . Finally we consider the energetics involved in the formation of the F+ and F centres.
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