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Title: Superlattice-Like Stacking Fault Array in Ion-Irradiated GaN

Journal Article · · Philosophical Magazine Letters, 92(1):49-55

Controlling defects in crystalline solids is of technological importance for realizing desirable material properties. Irradiation with energetic particles is useful for designing the spatial distribution and concentration of defects in materials. Here, we performed ion irradiation into hexagonal GaN with the wurtzite structure and demonstrated the spontaneous formation of superlattice-like stacking fault arrays. It was found that the modulation period can be controlled by varying the irradiation conditions and subsequent thermal treatments.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States). Environmental Molecular Sciences Lab. (EMSL)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1222158
Journal Information:
Philosophical Magazine Letters, 92(1):49-55, Journal Name: Philosophical Magazine Letters, 92(1):49-55
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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