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Thermodynamic evolution of antiphase boundaries in GaP/Si epilayers evidenced by advanced X-ray scattering

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We have investigated quantitatively anti-phase domains (APD) structural properties in 20 nm GaP/Si epilayers grown by molecular beam epitaxy, using fast, robust and non-destructive analysis methods. These analyses, including atomic force microscopy and X-ray diffraction, are applied to samples grown by various molecular beam epitaxy growth modes. Roughness, lateral crystallite size of the epilayer, ratio of antiphase domains and their relationship are discussed. It is shown that both these analysis methods are useful to clarify the physical mechanisms occurring during the heterogeneous growth. Low temperature migration enhanced epitaxy is found to guarantee smoother surface than conventional molecular beam epitaxy. Effect of annealing temperature on antiphase boundaries (APBs) thermodynamics is discussed. The modification of the thermodynamic equilibrium through a thermal activation of APBs motion is expected to play an important role in the dynamic evolution of surfaces during thermal annealing and growth.

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hal-00654301 , version 1 (21-12-2011)

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Weiming Guo, Alexandre Bondi, Charles Cornet, Antoine Létoublon, Olivier Durand, et al.. Thermodynamic evolution of antiphase boundaries in GaP/Si epilayers evidenced by advanced X-ray scattering. Applied Surface Science, 2012, 258, pp.2808. ⟨10.1016/j.apsusc.2011.10.139⟩. ⟨hal-00654301⟩
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