M. Zajac , R. Kucharski , K. Grabianska , A. Gwardys-Bak , A. Puchalski , D. Wasik , E. Litwin-Staszewska , R. Piotrzkowski , J. Z Domagala , M. Bockowski
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Abstract
Recent progress in ammonothermal technology of bulk GaN growth in basic environment is presented and discussed in this paper. This method enables growth of two-inch in diameter crystals of outstanding structural properties, with radius of curvature above tens of meters and low threading dislocation density of the order of 5 × 104 cm−2. Crystals with different types of conductivity, n-type with free electron concentration up to 1019 cm−3, p-type with free hole concentration of 1016 cm−3, and semi-insulating with resistivity exceeding 1011 Ω cm, can be obtained. Ammonothermal GaN of various electrical properties is described in terms of point defects present in the material. Potential applications of high-quality GaN substrates are also briefly shown.
期刊介绍:
Materials especially crystalline materials provide the foundation of our modern technologically driven world. The domination of materials is achieved through detailed scientific research.
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