High nitrogen flux plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy growth of InxGa1-xN films

Kelsey F. Jorgensen, Bastien Bonef, James S. Speck

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Abstract

Growth of efficient III-N based light emitting devices by plasma assisted molecular beam epitaxy has been elusive, even though the technique has attractive advantages in comparison to metal organic chemical vapor deposition. Modern high-flux radio frequency plasma systems could remedy this issue by enabling growth of InxGa1-xN at higher temperatures than previously possible, likely improving the material quality. In this work, active nitrogen fluxes of up to 3.5 μm/h GaN-equivalent growth rate were employed to grow InxGa1-xN alloys. InxGa1-xN growth rates of 1.3 μm/h were demonstrated at growth temperatures of 550 °C and 600 °C with maximum film compositions of In0.25Ga0.75N and In0.21Ga0.79N, respectively. A composition of In0.05Ga0.95N was observed in a film grown at 700 °C with smooth step-terrace morphology.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)125738
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume546
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2020
Externally publishedYes

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