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Structure of V-defects in long wavelength GaN-based light emitting diodes.
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Journal of Applied Physics . 1/21/2023, Vol. 133 Issue 3, p1-13. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The V-defect is a naturally occurring inverted hexagonal pyramid structure that has been studied in GaN and InGaN growth since the 1990s. Strategic use of V-defects in pre-quantum well superlattices or equivalent preparation layers has enabled record breaking efficiencies for green, yellow, and red InGaN light emitting diodes (LEDs) utilizing lateral injection of holes through the semi-polar sidewalls of the V-defects. In this article, we use advanced characterization techniques such as scattering contrast transmission electron microscopy, high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy, x-ray fluorescence maps, and atom probe tomography to study the active region compositions, V-defect formation, and V-defect structure in green and red LEDs grown on (0001) patterned sapphire and (111) Si substrates. We identify two distinct types of V-defects. The "large" V-defects are those that form in the pre-well superlattice and promote hole injection, usually nucleating on mixed (Burgers vector b = ± a ± c) character threading dislocations. In addition, "small" V-defects often form in the multi-quantum well region and are believed to be deleterious to high-efficiency LEDs by providing non-radiative pathways. The small V-defects are often associated with basal plane stacking faults or stacking fault boxes. Furthermore, we show through scattering contrast transmission electron microscopy that during V-defect filling, the threading dislocation, which runs up the center of the V-defect, will "bend" onto one of the six { 10 1 ¯ 1 } semi-polar planes. This result is essential to understanding non-radiative recombination in V-defect engineered LEDs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00218979
- Volume :
- 133
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Applied Physics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161416432
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0135278