Ion channeling investigation of the lattice location of Sn atoms in GaAs thin films grown by molecular beam epitaxy

Kin Man Yu, Henry P. Lee, S. Wang

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Abstract

We have investigated the lattice location of Sn atoms in Sn-doped GaAs thin films grown by molecular beam epitaxy using ion channeling techniques. Accumulation of ≊2×1014 atoms/cm2 of Sn on the GaAs surface was detected. These surface Sn atoms were determined to be randomly distributed within ≊20 Å of the surface of the GaAs. Angular scans of the Ga Kα, As Kβ, and Sn L x rays across the 〈100〉, 〈110〉, and 〈111〉 axial channels indicated that the Sn atoms in the GaAs layer are mostly substitutional. No displacement of the Sn atoms larger than 0.14 Å from the substitutional sites was detected.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1784-1786
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume56
Issue number18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1990
Externally publishedYes

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