Abstract
A novel heteroepitaxy technique, which we call electron-beam exposure epitaxy (EBE epitaxy), has been employed in growing GaAs films on CaF//2/Si(111) structures. In this method, prior to the growth of GaAs films, the surfaces of CaF//2 are exposed to an electron-beam under impingement of arsenic fluxes. Consequently, thin GaAs films with excellent crystallinity and smooth surfaces could be obtained on the CaF//2/Si(111) structures. The electron beam exposure effect strongly depended upon the electron dose. It has been found that the GaAs films grown by this method have preferentially and dominantly type A orientation which is identical to that of the CaF//2. Cross-sectional transmission electron microscopy has shown that the defect density in the GaAs films is reduced by employing the EBE epitaxy.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Conference on Solid State Devices and Materials |
Publisher | Japan Soc of Applied Physics |
Pages | 163-166 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 4930813212 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 1 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Engineering(all)