Growth temperature effect on the heteroepitaxy of InSb on Si(111)

B. V. Rao*, T. Okamoto, A. Shinmura, D. Gruznev, M. Mori, T. Tambo, C. Tatsuyama

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalConference articlepeer-review

9 Scopus citations

Abstract

Direct growth of InSb on Si(111) substrate is achieved by suitably adjusting the growth rate and substrate temperature. In this report, we detail the role of stoichiometry and growth temperature in the evolution of reflection high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED) patterns, surface morphology and the crystal quality. InSb is grown on Si(111)-(7×7) surface by evaporating In and Sb simultaneously. Results indicate that smooth heteroepitaxial InSb films could be grown up to 300 °C, and above this temperature, severe degradation in the epitaxial quality of the films is observed. Properties of the Sb-rich films are compared with those of In-rich films and the importance of stoichiometry in the crystal quality is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)335-340
Number of pages6
JournalApplied Surface Science
Volume159
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000/06
Event3rd International Symposium on the Control of Semiconductor Interfaces (ISCSI-3) - Karuizawa, Jpn
Duration: 1999/10/251999/10/29

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • General Physics and Astronomy
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Growth temperature effect on the heteroepitaxy of InSb on Si(111)'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this