Luminescence of irradiated β-SiC

Abstract
The influence of electron irradiation with energy of 3.5 MeV on the luminescence of cubic Silicon Carbide β-Sic) was investigated. It was shown that irradiation results in the diminution of edge emission and appearance of the red band (2.0–1.3 eV). Obtained results give an opportunity to consider the red band as transitions from excited states. The data on temperature stability of irradiated damage is given. The probable nature of irradiated defects are discussed.