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In Hall effect measurements, the thickness of the thin film significantly impacts the results. A thinner film generally produces a larger Hall voltage, which is easier to measure, as the Hall voltage is inversely proportional to the film's thickness. Therefore, for optimal measurement outcomes, a thinner film is preferred.
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when doing hall effect measurement, will the thicknes of thin film affect the result?what is the best thickness to do the measurement?
 
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kimmylsm said:
when doing hall effect measurement, will the thicknes of thin film affect the result?what is the best thickness to do the measurement?

The Hall voltage is inversely proportional to the thickness of the film so to get a large enough and easily measured voltage I would say the thinner the better.
 
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