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MICROWAVE AND MILLIMETER-WAVE PERMITTIVITIES OF LOW-LOSS, HIGH-THERMAL-CONDUCTIVITY, AND WIDE-BANDGAP MATERIALS SUCH AS SIC, ALN, AND DIAMOND

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Li_cornell_0058O_12699.pdf (23.95 MB)
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https://doi.org/10.7298/bdbw-e852
https://hdl.handle.net/1813/126263
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Author
Li, Caitlin
Abstract

With low-loss, high thermal conductivity, and wide bandgap, single-crystal SiC, AlN, and diamond are promising materials for high-frequency, high-power electronics operating in extreme environments. However, precise knowledge of their permittivity at high frequencies remains limited. To address this gap, this work presents a comprehensive characterization of complex permittivity in single-crystal AlN and diamond from microwave to millimeter-wave frequencies using high-quality (Q ≥ 105) Fabry-Perot resonators, extending a measurement technique validated on single-crystal SiC. For 2″ single-crystal AlN, the measured εR is constant at 7.805 ± 0.007, while the tanδ increases linearly with frequency on the order of 10-4, remaining below that of fused silica. A 93-mm-diameter AlN wafer confirms scalability and reproducibility. For single-crystal diamond (≥ 1″), the εR is frequency-independent, while the tanδ increases with decreasing frequency, suggesting the influence of defects such as N-V centers. Together, these results confirm both materials’ suitability for high-power, high-frequency applications in harsh environments.

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65 pages
Date Issued
2026-05
Keywords
aluminum nitride
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diamond
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dielectric constant
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loss tangent
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millimeter wave
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permittivity
Committee Chair
Hwang, James
Committee Member
Singer, Andrej
Degree Discipline
Materials Science and Engineering
Degree Name
M.S., Materials Science and Engineering
Degree Level
Master of Science
Type
dissertation or thesis

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