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The technology and applications of selective oxidation of AlGaAs

Conference ·
OSTI ID:656770
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  1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States). Center for Compound Semiconductor Science and Technology
  2. Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (United States)

Wet oxidation of AlGaAs alloys, pioneered at the University of Illinois a decade ago, recently has been used to fabricate high performance vertical-cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs). The superior properties of oxide-confined VCSELs has stimulated interest in understanding the fundamental of wet oxidation. The authors briefly review the technology of selective oxidation of III-V alloys, including the oxide microstructure and oxidation processing as well as describe its application to selectively oxidized VCSELs.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Center for Compound Semiconductor Science and Technology, Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Financial Management and Controller, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
656770
Report Number(s):
SAND--98-0885C; CONF-980687--; ON: DE98006169; BR: YNO100000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English