Strain analysis of GaInAs/GaAs structures using TEM image simulation of 90°-wedges

A. J. Harvey, D. A. Faux, U. Bangert, P. Charsley

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Abstract

A new characterisation technique for the analysis of strain is presented. The method matches TEM images of thickness fringes from 90°-cleaved wedge samples with simulated TEM images obtained from theoretical calculations of the strain relaxation at the edge of the wedge. The technique is applied here to a GaInAs/GaAs strained single quantum well structure. The remarkable sensitivity of the thickness fringe contrast to the misfit strain, f, and the deviation parameter, s, is demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInstitute of Physics Conference Series
PublisherPubl by Inst of Physics Publ Ltd
Pages599-602
Number of pages4
Edition117
ISBN (Print)0854984062
Publication statusPublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the Conference on Microscopy of Semiconducting Materials 1991 - Oxford, Engl
Duration: 25 Mar 199128 Mar 1991

Publication series

NameInstitute of Physics Conference Series
Number117
ISSN (Print)0373-0751

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the Conference on Microscopy of Semiconducting Materials 1991
CityOxford, Engl
Period25/03/9128/03/91

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