Abstract
Nitridation processes on GaAs(001) surfaces exposed to plasma-activated N2 were investigated by employing in situ reflectance-difference spectroscopy, reflection high-energy electron diffraction, and in-line Auger electron spectroscopy. We have found that a stable GaN layer is formed only when the As background pressure in the growth chamber is sufficiently low. Nitridation is significantly suppressed under a high background pressure of As. A possible mechanism of this effect and its implication to cubic-GaN growth on GaAs surfaces are discussed. Surface roughening induced by extensive nitridation is also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5497-5503 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 83 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1998 May 15 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)