Width dependence of annealing effects in (Ga,Mn)As nanowires

B. L. Sheu, K. F. Eid, O. Maksimov, N. Samarth, P. Schiffer

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Abstract

We study the time dependence of annealing on a series of GaAs -capped (Ga,Mn)As nanowires of varying widths. For different annealing times, our measurements indicate that decreasing the wire width monotonically increases the Curie temperature enhancement associated with annealing, as well as the drop in resistivity. These results are consistent with the lateral diffusion of interstitial Mn ions, which constitute an important source of defects in these materials. Furthermore, the thinner wires show a higher rate of change of conductivity with annealing time, suggesting a more efficient removal of Mn interstitials in thinner wires.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number08D501
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume99
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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