Formation of periodic interfacial misfit dislocation array at the InSb/GaAs interface via surface anion exchange.

Autor: Bo Wen Jia, Kian Hua Tan, Wan Khai Loke, Wicaksono, Satrio, Soon Fatt Yoon
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Zdroj: Journal of Applied Physics; 2016, Vol. 120 Issue 3, p035301-1-035301-8, 8p, 2 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs
Abstrakt: The relationship between growth temperature and the formation of periodic interfacial misfit (IMF) dislocations via the anion exchange process in InSb/GaAs heteroepitaxy was systematically investigated. The microstructural and electrical properties of the epitaxial layer were characterized using atomic force microscope, high-resolution x-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and Hall resistance measurement. The formation of interfacial misfit (IMF) dislocation arrays depended on growth temperature. A uniformly distributed IMF array was found in a sample grown at 310 °C, which also exhibited the lowest threading dislocation density. The analysis suggested that an incomplete As-for-Sb anion exchange process impeded the formation of IMF on sample grown above 310 °C. At growth temperature below 310 °C, island coalescence led to the formation of 60° dislocations and the disruption of periodic IMF array. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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