Distinct magnesium incorporation behavior in laterally grown AlGaN

R. Liu, A. Bell, Fernando Ponce, D. Cherns, H. Amano, I. Akasaki

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Abstract

Different magnesium incorporation behavior has been observed in heavily Mg-doped AlGaN epitaxial layers. The films were grown by metal-organic vapor phase epitaxy involving a lateral overgrowth technique on patterned sapphire substrates. TEM observations show that direct growth on sapphire exhibits pyramidal defects, while lateral overgrowth is homogeneous and free of structural defects. The orientation of the growth front significantly influences the microstructure, and the {0001} growth facet appears to be essential for the formation of the pyramidal defects. In addition, cylindrical and funnel-shaped nanopipes have been observed at dislocations with an edge component. The relationship between Mg segregation and these defects is discussed, and formation mechanisms are proposed taking into consideration the orientation of the growth front.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMaterials Research Society Symposium - Proceedings
EditorsC. Wetzel, E.T. Yu, J.S. Speck, A. Rizzi, Y. Arakawa
Pages27-34
Number of pages8
Volume743
StatePublished - 2002
EventGan and Related Alloys - 2002 - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: Dec 2 2002Dec 6 2002

Other

OtherGan and Related Alloys - 2002
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period12/2/0212/6/02

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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