Full-scale characterization of UVLED Al(x)Ga(1-x)N nanowires via advanced electron microscopy.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
III-Nitride semiconductor heterostructures continue to attract a great deal of attention due to the wide range of wavelengths at which they can emit light, and the subsequent desire to employ them in optoelectronic applications. Recently, a new type of pn-junction which relies on polarization-induced doping has shown promise for use as an ultraviolet light emitting diode (UVLED); nanowire growth of this device has been successfully demonstrated. However, as these devices are still in their infancy, in order to more fully understand their physical and electronic properties, they require a multitude of characterization techniques. Specifically, the present contribution will discuss the application of advanced scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) to AlxGa1-xN UVLED nanowires. In addition to structural data, chemical and electronic properties will also be probed through various spectroscopy techniques, with the focus remaining on practically applying the knowledge gained via STEM to the growth procedures in order to optimize device peformance.