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Title: Carrier localization and the origin of luminescence in cubic InGaN alloys

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1405003· OSTI ID:40277736

The electronic structure and optical properties of cubic (nonpiezoelectric) InGaN are investigated using large scale atomistic empirical pseudopotential calculations. We find that (i) strong hole localization exists even in the homogeneous random alloy, with a preferential localization along the [1,1,0] In--N--In--N--In chains, (ii) even modest sized (<50 {angstrom}) indium rich quantum dots provide substantial quantum confinement and readily reduce emission energies relative to the random alloy by 200--300 meV, depending on size and composition, consistent with current photoluminescence, microscopy, and Raman data. The dual effects of alloy hole localization and localization of electrons and hole at intrinsic quantum dots are responsible for the emission characteristics of current grown cubic InGaN alloys.

Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-98-GO10337
OSTI ID:
40277736
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 79, Issue 13; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.1405003; Othernumber: APPLAB000079000013001977000001; 009139APL; PBD: 24 Sep 2001; ISSN 0003-6951
Publisher:
The American Physical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English