Keywords
AlGaN/GaN/SiC and AlGaN/GaN/Al2O3 heterostructures
fast control of photoluminescence
photoluminescence mapping
yellow photoluminescence in AlGaN/GaN heterostructures
Abstract
Photoluminescence with the peak corresponding to yellow color of the visible spectrum (so-called yellow luminescence) originates from deep levels in the GaN buffer layers of heterostructures and depends on heterostructure growth conditions. In turn deep levels affect the resistance of Ohmic contacts of microwave transistors fabricated from these heterostructures. This determines the reliability of GaN microwave transistor operation.
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