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Thin-Layer InAlPSbAs/InAs Heterostructures: Growth Kinetics, Morphology, and Structure
The results of growing InAlPSbAs/InAs thin-layer heterostructures by floating-zone recrystallization with a temperature gradient are discussed. In a model of regular solutions, the analysis of heterophase equi...
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AlxInyGa1 – x – yPzAs1 – z/GaAs Graded-Gap Heterostructures for Photovoltaic Converters
We grew AlxInyGa1 – x – yPzAs1 – z/GaAs graded-gap heterostructures by temperature-gradient zone recrystallization with reciprocating motion of the liquid zone, with the band gap varying from 1.43 to 2.2 eV. The ...
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The Study of GaInAsP/InP Heterostructures with an Array of InAs Nanoislands
It is shown experimentally that arrays of InAs nanoislands could be grown on the surface of GaInAsP solid solutions, isoperiodic to the InP substrate, by temperature-gradient zone recrystallization with pulse ...
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Morphology and Structural Properties of AlGaInSbAs Epitaxial Films Grown on InAs Substrates
The influence of the growth conditions on the surface morphology and structural properties of AlGaInSbAs solid solutions obtained on indium-arsenide substrates is discussed. The optimal parameters of the growt...
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Isoperiodic GaxIn1 –xSbyAszP1 –y–z/InP Heterostructures for Planar p–n Photodiodes
Isoperiodic GaxIn1 – xSbyAszP1 – y – z/InP heterostructures for the operation at a wavelength of 1.06–1.60 μm are obtained using the method of zone crystallization with a temperature gradient. An absolute spectra...
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Effect of Bismuth on the Structural Perfection of Elastically Strained AlGaInSbBi Epitaxial Layers Grown on InSb Substrates
The effect of bismuth on the structural perfection of elastically strained AlGaInSbBi epitaxial layers grown on InSb substrates in a temperature gradient field is studied. The optimal parameters of the growth ...
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AlGaInSbAs Solid Solutions Grown on InAs Substrates by Zone Recrystallization with a Temperature Gradient
The growth of AlGaInSbAs solid solutions on InAs substrates from the liquid phase in a temperature-gradient field is discussed. The calculation of parameters is performed, and the luminescence properties and s...
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Phase Transitions in Bismuth-Containing Elastostressed AlGaInSbBi–InSb Heterosystems
The specific features of phase transitions in elastostressed Al–Ga–In–Sb–Bi heterosystems and In–Sb–Bi and Al–In–Bi subsystems are discussed. The isotherms of this heterosystem and its subsystems are studied i...
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Polymer Films with Silver Nanoparticles Improve the Spectral Characteristics of Photovoltaic Converters
A method for the synthesis of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) films containing silver nanoparticles has been developed. The properties of films applied as antireflection coatings have been studied on silicon photovolt...
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Ion-Beam Deposition of Thin AlN Films on Al2O3 Substrate
Thin aluminum nitride (AlN) films on sapphire (Al2O3) substrates were grown by means of ion-beam deposition (IBD) and studied by methods of scanning electron microscopy, Raman scattering, and optical transmission...
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Heterostructures GaxIn1 –xAsyBizSb1 –y–z/InSb for Photodetector Devices
Isoparametric heterostructures GaxIn1 –xAsyBizSb1 –y–z/InSb for photodetectors operating in a 6- to 12-μm wavelength interval have been manufactured by the method of floating-zone recrystallization with temperatu...
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Effect of Bismuth on the Properties of Elastically Stressed AlGaInAsP〈Bi〉/InP Heterostructures
The results of growing elastically stressed AlGaInAsP〈Bi〉 thin epitaxial layers from the liquid phase on indium phosphide substrates in a temperature-gradient field are discussed. The effect of bismuth on the ...
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On the Properties of Isoparametric AlInGaAsP/InP Heterostructures
The effect of growth conditions on the structural perfection of AlInGaAsP/InP thin-film heterostructures is discussed. The key parameters determining the structural perfection and surface quality of thin AlInG...
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Liquid-Phase Synthesis and Properties of Constant Lattice Parameter AlGaInAsP Solid Solutions on Indium Phosphide Substrates
Heterophase equilibria in the AlxGayIn1– x– yAszP1 –z/InP heterosystem have been analyzed in terms of a simple solution model in the temperature range 813–1023 K. We have assessed the stability limits of AlGaInAs...
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Investigation of GexSi1 –x/Si Nanoheterostructures Grown by Ion-Beam Deposition
GexSi1 – x/Si nanoheterostructures are synthesized via ion-beam deposition. The crystal structure, surface morphology, and chemical composition are investigated using X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, scanni...
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Cascade Solar Cells Based on GaP/Si/Ge Nanoheterostructures
GaP/Si/Ge nanoheterostructures have been obtained using the method of pulsed laser deposition, and an energy band diagram of cascade solar cells based on these heterostructures were modeled. GaP and Ge nanolay...
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AlInPSbAs/InAs Heterostructures for Thermophotoelectric Converters
Using the method of floating-zone recrystallization with a temperature gradient, AlInPSbAs/InAs heterostructures for thermophotoelectric converters operating in the wavelength range of 500–3200 nm are obtained...
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AlInGaPAs/GaAs/Si Heterostructures for Photoelectric Converters Fabricated by Pulsed Laser Deposition
The pulsed laser deposition method has been used to fabricate AlInGaPAs/GaAs/Si nanoheterostructures for cascaded photoelectric converters operating at wavelengths in the range of 300–1300 nm. The structural a...
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Effect of the Ag Nanoparticle Concentration in TiO2–Ag Functional Coatings on the Characteristics of GaInP/GaAs/Ge Photoconverters
The results of studying the effect of the silver nanoparticle concentration in TiO2–Ag functional coatings on the characteristics of GaInP/GaAs/Ge photoconverters are discussed. The optimum concentration of silve...
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The Effect of Bismuth on the Structural Perfection and the Luminescent Properties of Thin-Film Elastically Stressed AlxInyGa1–x–yBizSb1–z/GaSb Heterostructures
The effect of bismuth on the structural perfection and the luminescent properties of AlxInyGa1–x–yBizSb1–z/GaSb heterostructures has been studied. The optimal parameters of the process of zone recrystallization w...