Study of defect levels in InAs/InAsSb superlattice mid-infrared photodetectors

Abstract

There is strong evidence of a defect level above the conduction band of InAs which allows for long carrier lifetimes for photodetectors. This project wishes to use the University of Surrey s high-pressure expertise to study selected samples of Indum Arsenide (InAs)/Gallium-indium Antimonide (GaInSb) for AFRL researcher Dr. Elizabeth Steenbergen to try and confirm the presence and position of this defect level. The samples all have differing Sb compositions and thicknesses, meaning that they have a range of optical transition wavelengths and initial band-edge to defect separations.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Feb 06, 2017
Source ID
FA95501710110

Entities

People

  • Stephen J Sweeney

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force
  • University of Surrey

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Semiconductor Device Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics