Effect of temperature on the optical properties of (InGa)(AsN)/GaAs single quantum wells

In x Ga 1−x As 1−y N y / GaAs single quantum wells emitting at room temperature in the wavelength range λ=(1.3–1.55) μm have been studied by photoluminescence (PL). By increasing temperature, we find that samples containing nitrogen have a luminescence thermal stability and a room temperature emissi...

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Published in:Applied physics letters 2000-10, Vol.77 (18), p.2870-2872
Main Authors: Polimeni, A., Capizzi, M., Geddo, M., Fischer, M., Reinhardt, M., Forchel, A.
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Language:English
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Summary:In x Ga 1−x As 1−y N y / GaAs single quantum wells emitting at room temperature in the wavelength range λ=(1.3–1.55) μm have been studied by photoluminescence (PL). By increasing temperature, we find that samples containing nitrogen have a luminescence thermal stability and a room temperature emission efficiency higher than that of the corresponding N-free heterostructures. The temperature dependence of the PL line shape shows a progressive carrier detrapping from localized to extended states as T is increased. Finally, the extent of the thermal shift of the free exciton energy for different y indicates that the electron band edge has a localized character which increases with nitrogen content.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.1320849