Formation of uniform GaAs multi-atomic steps with 20–30 nm periodicity and related structures on vicinal (111)B planes by MBE |
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Authors: | Y Nakamura Ichiro Tanaka N Takeuchi S Koshiba H Sakaki |
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Affiliation: | (1) Quantum Transition Project, JST, 4-7-6 Komaba, Meguro-ku, 153 Tokyo, Japan;(2) RCAST, University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, 153 Tokyo, Japan;(3) Nikon Corporation, 471 Nagaodai-machi, Sakae-ku, 244 Yokohama, Japan |
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Abstract: | We studied morphology of GaAs surfaces and the transport properties of two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) on vicinal (111)B
planes. Multi-atomic steps (MASs) are found on the vicinal (111)B facet grown by molecular beam epitaxy, which will affect
electron transport on the facet. We also studied how the morphology of GaAs epilayers on vicinal (111)B substrates depends
on growth conditions, especially on the As4 flux. The uniformity of MASs on the substrates have been improved and smooth surfaces were obtained when the GaAs was grown
with high As4 flux, providing step periodicity of 20 nm. The channel resistance of the 2DEG perpendicular to the MASs is reduced drastically
with this smooth morphology. These findings are valuable not only for fabricating quantum devices on the (111)B facets but
also those on the vicinal (111)B substrates. |
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Keywords: | (111)B GaAs multi-atomic steps two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) |
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