Self-organization of quantum-dot pairs by high-temperature droplet epitaxy

被引:93
作者
Wang, Zhiming M. [1 ]
Holmes, Kyland [1 ]
Mazur, Yuriy I. [1 ]
Ramsey, Kimberly A. [1 ]
Salamo, Gregory J. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Arkansas, Dept Phys, Fayetteville, AR 72701 USA
来源
NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS | 2006年 / 1卷 / 01期
关键词
quantum dots; droplet epitaxy;
D O I
10.1007/s11671-006-9002-z
中图分类号
TB3 [工程材料学];
学科分类号
0805 ; 080502 ;
摘要
The spontaneously formation of epitaxial GaAs quantum-dot pairs was demonstrated on an AlGaAs surface using Ga droplets as a Ga nanosource. The dot pair formation was attributed to the anisotropy of surface diffusion during high-temperature droplet epitaxy.
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页数:5
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