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Structural integrity of ion-implanted In/sub 0. 2/Ga/sub 0. 8/As/GaAs strained-layer superlattice

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.95228· OSTI ID:6881004

The strain and lattice disorder introduced by room temperature implantation (N, Si, Zn) into strained-layer superlattices (SLS) of In/sub 0.2/Ga/sub 0.8/As/ GaAs have been measured by cantilever-beam techniques and by channeled and random Rutherford backscattering spectrometry. These measurements indicate that a maximum lateral compressive stress of approx.5 x 10/sup 9/ dyn/cm/sup 2/ is induced for all the ions at fluences corresponding to deposited energy densities of about 10/sup 20/ keV/cm/sup 3/ into collisional processes. The compositional modulation of the SLS is maintained at fluences which exceed the yield stress value even in the presence of additional implantation-induced stress and significant numbers of atomic displacements.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6881004
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 45:4; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English