Structural and optical investigations of AlGaN MQWs grown on a relaxed AlGaN buffer on AlN templates for emission at 280 nm

X. Li, G. Le Gac, S. Bouchoule, Y. El Gmili, G. Patriarche, S. Sundaram, P. Disseix, F. Réveret, J. Leymarie, J. Streque, F. Genty, J. P. Salvestrini, R. D. Dupuis, X. H. Li, P. L. Voss, A. Ougazzaden*

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Abstract

10-period Al0.57Ga0.43N/Al0.38Ga0.62N multi-quantum wells (MQWs) were grown on a relaxed Al0.58Ga0.42N buffer on AlN templates on sapphire. The threading dislocations and V-pits were characterized and their origin is discussed. The influence of V-pits on the structural quality of the MQWs and on optical emission at 280 nm was analyzed. It was observed that near-surface V-pits were always associated with grain boundaries consisting of edge threading dislocations originating from the AlN/Al2O3 interface. Although the high density of V-pits disrupted MQWs growth, it did not affect the internal quantum efficiency which was measured to be ~1% at room temperature even when V-pit density was increased from 7×107 cm-2 to 2×109 cm-2. The results help to understand the origin, propagation and influences of the typical defects in AlGaN MQWs grown on AlN/Al2O3 templates which may lead to further improvement of the performance of DUV devices.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number22991
Pages (from-to)37-44
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume432
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 15 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • A1. Defects
  • A3. Metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy
  • A3. Quantum wells
  • B1. III-nitrides
  • B3. DUV devices

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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