Defect Creation in InGaAs/GaAs Multiple Quantum Wells – II. Optical Properties

The optical properties of three sets of InGaAs/GaAs multiple quantum well (MQW) structures grown by molecular beam epitaxy and previously characterized by x-ray diffraction for crystal perfection were investigated. The correlations between growth conditions, crystal defects, and optical properties a...

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Published in:Journal of crystal growth 2015-09, Vol.425 (C), p.49-53
Main Authors: Karow, Matthias M., Faleev, Nikolai N., Maros, Aymeric, Honsberg, Christiana B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
A1. Defects
A1. Nanostructures
A1. Photoluminescence spectroscopy
A3. Molecular beam epitaxy
A3. Superlattices
B2. Indium gallium arsenide
Carriers
Correlation
Crystal defects
Gallium arsenide
Gallium arsenides
Nanostructure
Optical properties
Quantum wells
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Summary:The optical properties of three sets of InGaAs/GaAs multiple quantum well (MQW) structures grown by molecular beam epitaxy and previously characterized by x-ray diffraction for crystal perfection were investigated. The correlations between growth conditions, crystal defects, and optical properties are discussed. Evaluation of the relative importance of non-radiative Shockley-Read-Hall (SRH) recombination was carried out according to a method presented herein. The optimal deposition temperature was determined based on both proper carrier confinement in the nanostructures and the least non-radiative recombination. Growing below this temperature increased SRH-recombination whereas higher growth temperatures led to carrier localization in local band edge minima. Varying the MQW periodicity and MQW period allowed the study of their effects on the strength of SRH-recombination. MQW periodicity results are explained in the frame of a cumulative deterioration effect with continued epitaxial growth, while MQW period data shows correlations between relaxation of the initial elastic stress and SRH-strength. Limitations of the underlying model for SRH-analysis are pointed out. •Optical properties affected by crystalline defects created in InGaAs MQWs.•A model, proposed for evaluation of Shockley-Read-Hall recombination strength.•Optimal deposition temperature inferred from SRH strength and carrier confinement.•Carrier localization in random band edge minima above optimal deposition temperature.•Primarily crystalline defects created for stress relaxation affect SRH-recombination.
ISSN:0022-0248
1873-5002
DOI:10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2015.03.048