Confirmation of AlGaAs Crystal Domain Inversion Using Asymmetric Wet Etching and Optical Second-Harmonic Generation Methods

Authors:
  • CXChang-Qing Xu
    Chang-Qing Xu
  • KTKeizo Takemasa
    Keizo Takemasa
  • KNKoji Nakamura
    Koji Nakamura
  • HWHiroshi Wada
    Hiroshi Wada
  • TTTakeshi Takamori
    Takeshi Takamori
  • HOHideaki Okayama
    Hideaki Okayama
  • TKTakeshi Kamijoh
    Takeshi Kamijoh

Abstract
The occurrence of crystal domain inversion on a (001) GaAs substrate was confirmed by a direct observation method based on asymmetric wet etching of AlGaAs and an optical method based on second-harmonic generation. Direct evidence of crystalline inversion was exhibited in samples with a periodic structure prepared by wafer bonding, selective removal of the bonded GaAs, and metal-organic vapor phase epitaxial regrowth on the patterned template.