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The unusual conduction band minimum formation of Ga(As{sub 0.5{minus}y}P{sub 0.5{minus}y}N{sub 2y}) alloys

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters

The conduction band minimum formation of GaAs{sub 0.5{minus}y}P{sub 0.5{minus}y}N{sub 2y} is investigated for small nitrogen compositions (0.1% < 2y < 1.0%), by using a pseudopotential technique. This formation is caused by two unusual processes both involving the deep-gap impurity level existing in the dilute alloy limit y {r_arrow} 0. The first process is an anticrossing with the {Gamma}{sub Ic}-like extended state of GaAs{sub 0.5}P{sub 0.5}. The second process is an interaction with other impurity levels forming a subband. These two processes are expected to occur in any alloys exhibiting a deep-gap impurity level at one of its dilute limit.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (US); Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
755603
Report Number(s):
SAND2000-1196J
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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