Characterization of Semi-Insulating Gallium Arsenide.

Abstract

The project was established 11-18-92 to continue for 12 months. Its purpose has been electrical and optical characterization of samples from semi-insulating (SI) melt-grown crystals of gallium arsenide (GaAs). As a further definition of the project's purpose, the primary goal has been to assist NRL in assessing the properties of SI GaAs crystals grown at NRL, by the vertical zone melt (VZM) method. A second aspect of this characterization work has involved samples from SI GaAs crystals grown by various commercial vendors, including samples of pre-synthesized GaAs evaluated for its suitability as starting 'feedstock' for VZM growth. Measurements made at Western Washington University (WWU) under the terms of this project accord with a Statement of Work provided at the outset. These have included (a) low-field dc electrical transport data for SI GaAs samples, as functions of temperature; (b) near-infrared (NIR) transmittance/absorption spectra of polished slabs, with data concerning the well-known EL2 defect determined from NIR absorption strength and spectral form; (c) mid-IR data on absorption caused by carbon acceptors in SI GaAs.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 29, 1993
Accession Number
ADA273781

Entities

People

  • John S. Blakemore

Organizations

  • Western Washington University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Absorption Spectra
  • Gallium
  • Gallium Arsenides
  • Measurement
  • Sorption
  • Spectra
  • Transmittance
  • Transport Ships
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Semiconductor Device Technology
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics