Mirin, R.
, Roshko, A.
, van, M.
and Norman, A.
(2002),
Formation of InAs/GaAs quantum dots by dewetting during cooling, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=30746
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Formation of InAs/GaAs quantum dots by dewetting during cooling
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, , M. van der Puijl, Andrew G. Norman
Abstract
We describe a method to form InAs quantum dots on GaAs by cooling an InAs film that is deposited at high substrate temperatures. The reflection high-energy electron diffraction pattern taken after deposition of 1.9 monolayers of InAs on (100) GaAs at 540 {degrees}C does not display the characteristic spot pattern that is seen when three-dimensional islands form on the surface. The characteristic spot pattern does appear when the sample is cooled to about 330 {degrees} C, indicating that the three-dimensional islands appear at this temperature. Atomic force microscopy confirms the existence of the islands. An explanation for this behavior based on an increase in intermixing at the InAs/GaAs interface is proposed.Citation
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B
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20
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4
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dewetting, MBE, quantum dots, RHEED
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Created July 1, 2002, Updated February 19, 2017