Structural transformations in the low-temperature grown GaAs with superlattices of Sb and P δ-layers.

The structure of low-temperature grown GaAs with equidistant δ-layers of Sb and P was studied by analysis of the X-ray curves, which was supported by optical absorption measurements and transmission electron microscopy. The simultaneous fitting of the X-ray reflectivity curve and diffraction ones for GaAs (004) and GaAs (115) crystallographic planes provided reliable information about the period of δ-layer superlattice, thickness of the Sb and P δ-layers, and amount of excess As. Variation of these parameters was documented when excess As precipitated into As nanoinclusions upon annealing. The Sb and P δ-layers impact differently on the As precipitation processes in low-temperature grown GaAs. The combination of Sb and P δ-layers appears to be an effective tool for spatial patterning of the nanoinclusion array and prevention of the defect formation under annealing.

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