Abstract
High-quality superlattice structures of GaN/AlGaN were grown on (0 0 0 1) sapphire substrates by molecular beam epitaxy. The threading dislocation density was reduced by growing low-temperature AlN layers in between the high-temperature GaN. In addition, in situ monitoring of the growth rate was achieved using pyrometric interferometry. Cross-sectional transmission electron microscopy of the superlattice structures revealed abrupt interfaces between GaN/AlGaN and excellent layer uniformity. We observed intersubband absorption at wavelengths as short as 1.52 μm in the GaN/AlGaN material system. A range of intersubband absorption peaks was observed between 1.52 and 4.2 μm by varying the well thickness and barrier Al content. In addition, the distribution of the built-in electric field between the well and barrier layers was also found to affect the intersubband transition wavelength.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 432-438 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Crystal Growth |
Volume | 220 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry