Abstract
We have used photoluminescence, deep level transient spectroscopy and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to investigate the mechanisms of impurity-free disordering in GaAs-based structures using doped spin-on silica layers. We demonstrate that VGa is efficiently converted into arsenic-antisite, AsGa, related defects (EL2-type defects) when the GaAs layer is under compressive stress. We propose that the efficient formation of EL2-type defects reduces the efficiency of impurity-free interdiffusion of GaAs/AlGaAs quantum wells.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4351-4353 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 80 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 10 Jun 2002 |