Abstract

ABSTRACTThe relaxation of strained epitaxial layers by the introduction of misfit dislocations is reviewed. Current theoretical and experimental understanding of the nucleation, propagation and interaction of misfit dislocations are summarized. The ramifications for applicability of strained layer epitaxy to practical device structures are discussed.

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