Laser-induced diffusion ("implantation") of magnesium atoms into silicon wa
s studied experimentally. Neodymium-glass laser irradiation (lambda = 1.06
mum, tau similar to 0.4 ms) was found to increase the diffusion coefficient
and solubility of magnesium in silicon. Current-voltage and capacity-volta
ge characteristics, as well as thermostimulated current spectra of [Si + Mg
] crystals, were obtained. (C) 2001 MAIK "Nauka/Interperiodica".