Abstract

We analyse the recombination and scattering at dislocations in Si doped AlGaN layers by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), electron beam induced current (EBIC) and cathodoluminescence. We show that c-type screw dislocations are nonradiative recombination centres. From temperature dependent measurements of the EBIC contrast we find a shallow acceptor state 20 meV above the valence band. The level can be understood iri terms of one-dimensional dislocation bands split off by the dislocation deformation field. In addition piezoelectric potentials play a role.

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