Native point defects in GaSb
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2014
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en
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143508/1-6
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Journal of Applied Physics, Volume 116, Issue 14
Abstract
We have applied positron annihilation spectroscopy to study native point defects in Te-doped n-type and nominally undoped p-type GaSb single crystals. The results show that the dominant vacancy defect trapping positrons in bulk GaSb is the gallium monovacancy. The temperature dependence of the average positron lifetime in both p- and n-type GaSb indicates that negative ion type defects with no associated open volume compete with the Ga vacancies. Based on comparison with theoretical predictions, these negative ions are identified as Ga antisites. The concentrations of these negatively charged defects exceed the Ga vacancy concentrations nearly by an order of magnitude. We conclude that the Ga antisite is the native defect responsible for p-type conductivity in GaSb single crystals.Description
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GaSb, defects, positrons
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Kujala, J. & Segercrantz, N. & Tuomisto, Filip & Slotte, J. 2014. Native point defects in GaSb. Journal of Applied Physics. Volume 116, Issue 14. 143508/1-6. ISSN 0021-8979 (printed). DOI: 10.1063/1.4898082