Anisotropy of the elastic properties of wurtzite InN epitaxial films

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Author(s)

  • V. S. Harutyunyan
  • P. Specht
  • J. Ho
  • E. R. Weber

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)79-89
Journal / PublicationDefect and Diffusion Forum
Volume226-228
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes

Abstract

The anisotropy of elastic bulk constants of wurtzite InN is analyzed theoretically on the basis of available data for elastic constants. A considerable anisotropy is evaluated both for Young's modulus and Poisson ratio of highly textured InN epitaxial films deposited on the basal plane. A comparative analysis of elastic properties is conducted for wurtzite InN, GaN and AlN. An approach is suggested for estimating vacancy concentrations on the basis of SIMS and x-ray diffraction measurements.

Research Area(s)

  • Elastic Anisotropy, Point Defects, Strain, Wurtzite Nitrides, X-Ray Diffraction

Citation Format(s)

Anisotropy of the elastic properties of wurtzite InN epitaxial films. / Harutyunyan, V. S.; Specht, P.; Ho, J. et al.
In: Defect and Diffusion Forum, Vol. 226-228, No. 1, 2004, p. 79-89.

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62)21_Publication in refereed journalpeer-review