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Since 12/15/2004

ISSUE 25:  SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE (Mid-September to early December 2004)


From the Technical Literature


The material in this section is selected from scientific and technical papers that became available during the reporting time period.  Links to online abstracts are provided.  Most online abstracts are freely accessible to the public.  A few require journal subscriptions or memberships, and are noted as such.

The technical literature section is roughly organized by subject area and, within subjects, alphabetically by institution of the lead author. Use the links below to go directly to a section.

A. Materials and Device Fabrication

B. Materials and Device Design Properties

C. Packaging and Reliability

D. Other LED Lighting

E. Review Articles



A.   Materials and Device Fabrication


·   Accent Optical Technologies (UK) / University of Strathclyde (UK) / Epichem Metalorganic Ltd (UK) / Kamelian Ltd (UK):  "Silicon doping of gallium nitride using ditertiarybutylsilane." C.J. Deatcher, C.W. Liu, M.G. Cheong, L.M. Smith, S. Rushworth, A. Widdowson, and I.M. Watson, Chemical Vapor Deposition, 10(4):187-190 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Arizona State University: "Compositional dependence of phase separation in InGaN layers." M. Rao, D. Kim, and S. Mahajan, Applied Physics Letters, 85(11):1961-1963 (September 13, 2004). [ Abstract

·   Art, Science & Technology Center for Cooperative Research (Japan) / Kyushu University (Japan) / Mie University (Japan) / NGK Insulators Ltd (Japan): "Influence of etching condition on surface morphology of AlN and GaN layers." N. Kuwano, R. Tajima, S. Bohyama,  H. Miyake, K. Hiramatsu, and T. Shibata, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2755-2759 (September 2004). [ Abstract

·   Brown University: "Fabrication and performance of efficient blue light emitting III-nitride photonic crystals." L. Chen and A.V. Nurmikko, Applied Physics Letters, 85(17):3663-3665 (October 25, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chang Gung University (Taiwan) / National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan): "High-quality GaN films grown on Si(111) by a reversed Stranski-Krastanov growth mode." N.C. Chen, C.F. Shih, C.A. Chang, A.P. Chiu, S.D. Teng, and K.S. Liu, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2698-2702 (October 2004). [ Abstract

·   Changchun University of Science & Technology (China) / Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / Thomas Swan Scientific Equipment Ltd (UK): "Reduction of tensile stress in GaN grown on Si(111) by inserting a low-temperature AlN interlayer." B.S. Zhang, M. Wu, J.P. Liu, J. Chen, J.J. Zhu, X.M. Shen, G. Feng, D.G. Zhao et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 270(3-4):316-321 (October 1, 2004 ). [ Abstract

·   Chiba University (Japan): "Polarity control of ZnO films grown with high temperature N-polar GaN intermediate layers by plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy." O.H. Roh, Y. Tomita, M. Ohsugi, X. Wang, Y. Ishitani, and A. Yoshikawa, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2835-2838 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China): "Growth of crack-free GaN films on Si(111) substrate by using Al-rich AlN buffer layer." Y. Lu, G.W. Cong, X.L. Liu, D.C. Lu, Q.S. Zhu, X.H. Wang, J.J. Wu, and Z.G. Wang, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(9):4982-4988 (November 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China): "The novel bicrystalline GaN nanorods." S.M. Zhou, X.H. Zhang, X.M. Meng, X. Fan, K. Zou, and S.K. Wu, Materials Letters, 58(27-28): 3578-3581 (November 2004). [ Abstract

·   Chonbuk National University (South Korea) / Korea Photon Technology Institute (South Korea) / Dong-A University (South Korea): "Direct heteroepitaxial lateral overgrowth of GaN on stripe-patterned sapphire substrates with very thin SiO2 masks." H.S. Cheong, M.K. Yoo, H.G. Kim, S.J. Bae, C.S. Kim, C.H. Hong, J.H. Baek, H.J. Kim et al, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2763-2766 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Chungbuk National University (South Korea) /  Korea Photonics Technology Institute (South Korea): "Suppression of cracks and V-shaped defects, and improvement of reflectivity of GaN/AlGaN distributed Bragg reflectors by insertion of multiple interlayers." H.S. Cheong, T.V. Cuong, H.G. Kim, J.Y. Park, C.S. Kim, C.H. Hong, J.H. Baek, S.H. Lee et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2799-2802 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   CNRS (France): "Polarity inversion of GaN(0001) by a high Mg doping." S. Pezzagna, P. Vennegues, N. Grandjean, and J. Massies, Journal of Crystal Growth, 269(2-4):249-256 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Dialight Japan Company Ltd (Japan) / Kochi University of Technology (Japan) / Kochi Industrial Promotional Center (Japan) / University of Tokushima (Japan): "Fabrication of high-performance 407 nm violet light-emitting diode." H.X. Wang, N. Jiang, H. Hiraki, K. Nishimura, H. Sasaoka, A. Hiraki, and S. Sakai, Journal of Crystal Growth, 270(1-2):57-61 (September 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Dongguk University (South Korea) / Kyunghee University (South Korea): "Formation of InGaN nanorods with indium mole fractions by hydride vapor phase epitaxy." H.M. Kim, H. Lee, S.I. Kim, S.R. Ryu, T.W. Kang, and K.S. Chung, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2802-2805 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Dongguk University (South Korea) / Kyunghee University (South Korea): "Growth of indium gallium nitride nanorod arrays by HVPE using indium metal." H.M. Kim, T.W. Kang, and K.S. Chung, Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 5(3):241-243 (2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Fraunhofer Institute of Applied Solid State Physics (Germany): "III-N based short-wavelength LEDs, LUCO-LEDs, and lasers." F. Sommer, T. Stephan, F. Vollrath, K. Kiner, M. Kunzer, S. Muller, P. Schlotter, W. Pletschen et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2628-2634 (September 2004 ). [ Abstract ]

·   Harvard University: "Gallium nitride-based nanowire radial heterostructures for nanophotonics." F. Qian, Y. Li, S. Gradecak, D.L. Wang, C.J. Barrelet, and C.M. Lieber, Nano Letters, 4(10):1975-1979 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Helsinki University of Technology (Finland): "GaN/GaAs(100) superlattices grown by metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy using dimethylhydrazine precursor." J. Sormunen, J. Riikonen, M. Sopanen, and H. Lipsanen, Journal of Crystal Growth, 270(3-4):346-350 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Industrial Technology Research Institute (Taiwan): "Efficiency enhancement of InGaN/GaN light-emitting diodes utilizing island-like GaN substrate." J.T. Hsu, J.D. Tsay, Y.D. Guo, C.C. Chuo, and S.M. Pan, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2713-2716 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Inha University (South Korea): "Preparation of GaN films on ZnO buffer layers by rf magnetron sputtering." H.W. Kim and N.H. Kim, Applied Surface Science, 236(1-4):192-197 (September 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industrial Co Ltd (Japan) / Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology (Japan): "Pulse laser assisted MOVPE for InGaN with high indium content." N. Kawaguchi, K. Hida, Y. Kangawa, Y. Kumagai, and A. Koukitu, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2846-2849 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Isik University (Turkey) / Rossendorf Inc (Germany) / Fatih University of Istanbul (Turkey):   "A model of AlN layer formation during ion nitriding of Al." V.I. Dimitrov, Applied Physics a-Materials Science & Processing, 79(7):1829-1832 (November 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   ITN (Portugal) / University of Strathclyde (UK) / University of Montpellier (France): "High-temperature annealing and optical activation of Eu-implanted GaN." K. Lorenz, U. Wahl, E. Alves, S. Dalmasso, R.W. Martin, K.P. O'donnell, S. Ruffenach, and O. Briot, Applied Physics Letters, 85(14):2712-2714 (October 4, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Japan Science & Technology Agency (Japan) / Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan) / University of Tokyo (Japan) / Kanagawa Academy of Science & Technology (Japan): "Room-temperature synthesis of ultraviolet-emitting nanocrystalline GaN films using photochemical vapor deposition." S. Yamazaki, T. Yatsui, M. Ohtsu, T.W. Kim, and H. Fujioka, Applied Physics Letters, 85(15):3059-3061 (October 11, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Kogakuin University (Japan): "Fabrication of GaN nanocrystallites and their application to UV/blue electroluminescent devices." T. Honda, M. Akiyama, S. Egawa, Y. Aoki, N. Obinata, and H. Kawanishi, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2814-2817 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Kohgakuin University (Japan): "Improvement of crystal quality of AlGaN multi quantum well structure by combination of flow-rate modulation epitaxy and AlN/GaN multi-buffer layer and resultant lasing at deep ultra-violet region." T. Takano, Y. Ohtaki, Y. Narita, and H. Kawanishi, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 43(10a):L1258-L1260 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Korea University (South Korea): "Synthesis of blue-light-emitting ZnGa2O4 nanowires using chemical vapor deposition." S.Y. Bae, H.W. Seo, C.W. Na, and J. Park, Chemical Communications, 16:1834-1835 (2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory / University of California-Berkeley:  "Gallium nitride nanowires take direction from substrates." H.A. Jones-Bey, Laser Focus World, 40(9):41-42 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   LG Innotek (South Korea) / Korea Photonics Technology Institute (South Korea):  "Growth of high quality GaN epilayer on AlInN/GaN/AlInN/GaN multilayer buffer and its device characteristics." S.H. Lee, H.H. Lee, J.J. Jung, Y.B. Moon, T.H. Kim, J.H. Baek, and Y.M. Yu, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2795-2798 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Linkoping University (Sweden) / University of California-San Diego: "Formation of Ga interstitials in (Al,In)(y)Ga1-yNxP1-x alloys and their role in carrier recombination." N.Q. Thinh, I.P. Vorona, M. Izadifard, I.A. Buyanova, W.M. Chen, Y.G. Hong, H.P. Xin, and C.W. Tu, Applied Physics Letters, 85(14):2827-2829 (October 4, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Lund University (Sweden): "Epitaxial III-V nanowires on silicon." T. Martensson, C.P.T. Svensson, B.A. Wacaser, M.W. Larsson, W. Seifert, K. Deppert,  A. Gustafsson, L.R. Wallenberg et al, Nano Letters, 4(10):1987-1990 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Nagaoka University of Technology (Japan): "Hot-mesh CVD for growth of GaN films on (100) GaAs." K. Yasui, M. Ishibashi, Y. Taima, and T. Akahane, Thin Solid Films, 464-65:116-119 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Nagoya Institute of Technology (Japan) / NGK Insulators Ltd (Japan): "High-electron-mobility AlGaN/AlN/GaN heterostructures grown on 100-mm-diam epitaxial AlN/sapphire templates by metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy." M. Miyoshi, H. Ishikawa, T. Egawa, K. Asai, M. Mouri, T. Shibata, M. Tanaka, and O. Oda, Applied Physics Letters, 85(10):1710-1712 (September 6, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Nanjing University (China): "GaN growth with low-temperature GaN buffer layers directly on Si(111) by hydride vapour phase epitaxy." H.Q. Yu, L. Chen, R. Zhang, X.Q. Xui, Z.L. Xie, Y.D. Ye, S.L. Gu, B. Shen et al, Chinese Physics Letters, 21(9):1825-1827 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan) / Global Union Technology Corporation (Taiwan) / National Chung Hsing University (Taiwan): "Fabrication of GaN-based nanorod light emitting diodes using self-assemble nickel nano-mask and inductively coupled plasma reactive ion etching." H.W. Huang, C.C. Kao, T.H. Hsueh, C.C. Yu, C.F. Lin, J.T. Chu, H.C. Kuo, and S.C. Wang, Materials Science and Engineering B-Solid State Materials for Advanced Technology, 113(2):125-129 (October 25, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   National Chung Hsing University (Taiwan): "Vertical-conducting p-side-up GaN/mirror/Si light-emitting diodes by laser lift-off and wafer-transfer techniques." D.S. Wuu, S.C. Hsu, S.H. Huang, and R.H. Horng, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2699-2703 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Taiwan University (Taiwan): "Surface chemistry of the linear chromium chain complex on GaN(0001)." C.H. Lung, S.M. Peng, and C.C. Chang, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 22(5):2112-2117 (September, 2004-October 31, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan): "Size- and shape-controlled GaN nanocrystals grown on Si(111) substrate by reactive epitaxy." C.L. Wu, L.J. Chou, and S. Gwo, Applied Physics Letters, 85(11):2071-2073 (September 13, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   North Carolina State University : "Surface-roughness correlations in homoepitaxial growth of GaN(0001) films by NH3 supersonic jet epitaxy." N.A. Smith, H.H. Lamb, A.J. Mcginnis, and R.F. Davis, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(8):4556-4562 (October 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   North Carolina State University / Sandia National Laboratories: "Nanoscale GaN whiskers fabricated by photoelectrochemical etching." J.A. Grenko, C.L. Reynolds, R. Schlesser, J.J. Hren, K. Bachmann, Z. Sitar, and P.G. Kotula, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(9):5185-5188 (November 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Osaka University (Japan): "Barrier height control for electron field emission by growing an ultra-thin AIN layer on GaN/Mo." S. Nishida, T. Yamashita, S. Hasegawa, and H. Asahi, Thin Solid Films, 464-65:128-130 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Osaka University (Japan): "The influences of supersaturation on LPE growth of GaN single crystals using the Na flux method." M. Morishita, F. Kawamura, M. Kawahara, M. Yoshimura, Y. Mori, and T. Sasaki, Journal of Crystal Growth, 270(3-4):402-408 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Otto Von Guericke University (Germany): "Wafer curvature in the nonlinear deformation range." R. Clos, A. Dadgar, and A. Krost, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(11):R75-R78 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Palo Alto Research Center / University of Paderborn (Germany):  "Strong affinity of hydrogen for the GaN(000-1) surface: Implications for molecular beam epitaxy and metalorganic chemical vapor deposition." J.E. Northrup and J. Neugebauer, Applied Physics Letters, 85(16):3429-3431 (October 18, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Peking University (China): "Improvement of properties of p-GaN by Mg delta doping." Y.B. Pan,  Z.J. Yang, Y. Lu, M. Lu, C.Y. Hu, T.J. Yu, X.D. Hu, and G.Y. Zhang, Chinese Physics Letters, 21(10):2016-2018 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Pennsylvania State University : "Intrinsic stresses in AlN layers grown by metal organic chemical vapor deposition on (0001) sapphire and (111)Si substrates." S. Raghavan and J.M. Redwing, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(5):2995-3003 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "Deposition of bulk GaN from solution in gallium under high N-2 pressure on silicon carbide and sapphire substrates." M. Bochowski, I. Grzegory, S. Krukowski, B. Lucznik, M. Wroblewski, G. Kamler, J. Borysiuk, P. Kwiatkowski et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 270(3-4):409-419 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "Growth of bulk GaN on GaN/sapphire templates by a high N-2 pressure method." M. Bockowski, I. Grzegory, B. Lucznik, S. Krukowski, M. Wroblewski, P. Kwiatkowski, K. Jasik, W. Wawer et al, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2685-2688 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   RIKEN (Japan) / Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan): "Growth and annealing conditions of high Al-content p-type AlGaN for deep-UV LEDs." T. Obata, H. Hirayama, Y. Aoyagi, and K. Ishibashi, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2803-2807 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Ruhr University of Bochum (Germany):  "Ligand stabilised dialkyl aluminium amides as new precursors for aluminium nitride thin films." J. Khanderi, D. Rische, H.W. Becker, and R.A. Fischer, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 14(21):3210-3214 (2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Saitama University (Japan) / CREST (Japan):  "Epitaxial growth of hexagonal and cubic InN films." K. Nishida, Y. Kitamura, Y. Hijikata, H. Yaguchi, and S. Yoshida, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2839-2842 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China):  "Coherent growth and superhardness effect of AIN/TiN nanomultilayers." F.H. Mei, N. Shao, J.W. Dai, and G.Y. Li, Materials Letters, 58(27-28):3477-3480 (November 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Soft Impact Ltd (Russia) / Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Switzerland):  "Surface chemistry and transport effects in GaN hydride vapor phase epitaxy." A.S. Segal,  A.V. Kondratyev, S.Y. Karpov, D. Martin, V. Wagner, and M. Ilegems, Journal of Crystal Growth, 270(3-4):384-395 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   St Petersburg State University (Russia) / University of Georgia:  "Spontaneous gas-phase generation of needle-shaped clusters which violate the isolated square rule: A facile road to GaN nanorods?" A.Y. Timoshkin and H.F. Schaefer, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 126(38):12141-12154 (September 29, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Tokyo Institute Technology (Japan) / Bruker AXS KK (Japan) / Osaka Institute of Technology (Japan):  "Room-temperature growth of ultrasmooth AlN epitaxial thin films on sapphire with NiO buffer layer." A. Sasaki, J. Liu, W. Hara, S. Akiba, K. Saito, T. Yodo, and M. Yoshimoto, Journal of Materials Research, 19(9):2725-2729 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (Spain) / CNRS (France) / Paul Drude Institut fur Festkorperelekt (Germany): "Efficiency optimization of p-type doping in GaN : Mg layers grown by molecular-beam epitaxy." F.B. Naranjo, E. Calleja, Z. Bougrioua, A. Trampert, X. Kong, and K.H. Ploog, Journal of Crystal Growth, 270(3-4):542-546 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of California-Santa Barbara / University of Bremen (Germany): "Wafer bonding of GaN and ZnSSe for optoelectronic applications." A. Murai, L. Mccarthy, U. Mishra, S.P. Denbaars, C. Kruse, S. Figge, and D. Hommel, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 43(10a):L1275-L1277 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Clausthal (Germany):  "Numerical study of AlGaN growth by MOVPE in an AIX200 RF horizontal reactor." E. Mesic, M. Mukinovic, and G. Brenner, Computational Materials Science, 31(1-2):42-56 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Erlangen Nurnberg (Germany):  "Characterization of bulk AlN with low oxygen content." M. Bickermann, B.M. Epelbaum, and A. Winnacker, Journal of Crystal Growth, 269(2-4):432-442 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Liverpool (UK): "Fabrication of epitaxial III-nitride cantilevers on silicon (111) substrates." S. Davies, T.S. Huang, R.T. Murray, M.H. Gass, A.J. Papworth, T.B. Joyce, and P.R. Chalker, Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Electronics, 15(11):705-710 (November 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Minnesota / CEA Grenoble (France) / University of Oxford (UK) / Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory:  "Nucleation and growth of GaN/AlN quantum dots." C. Adelmann, B. Daudin, R.A. Oliver, G.A.D. Briggs, and R.E. Rudd, Physical Review B, 70(12):125427 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Nijmegen (Netherlands):  "Interlacing of growth steps on crystal surfaces as a consequence of crystallographic symmetry." W.J.P. Van Enckevort and P. Bennema, Acta Crystallographica Section a, 60(6):532-541 (November 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Regensburg (Germany) / Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH (Germany): "Strain, wing tilt and photoluminescence in epitaxial lateral overgrown GaN on SiC substrates." N. Gmeinwieser, K. Engl, U.T. Schwarz, J. Zweck, W. Wegscheider, S. Miller, A. Leber, A. Weimar et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2760-2763 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Shizuoka (Japan) / Yamaha Corporation (Japan):  "Cathodoluminescence of polycrystalline GaN grown by a hot wall epitaxy technique." Y. Inoue, T. Hoshino, S. Takeda, A. Ishida, H. Fujiyasu, H. Kominami, H. Mimura, Y. Nakanishi et al, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2717-2721 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Tokyo (Japan): "Highly luminescent cubic GaN microcrystals grown on GaAs(001) substrates by RF-MBE." R. Katayama, K. Onabe, and Y. Shiraki, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2739-2743 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Tokyo (Japan) / Japan Science & Technology Agency (Japan) / Stanley Electric Company Ltd. (Japan): "Fabrication of AlGaN-based waveguides by inductively coupled plasma etching." N. Li, I. Waki, C. Kumtornkittikul, J.H. Liang, M. Sugiyama, Y. Shimogaki, and Y. Nakano, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 43(10b):L1340-L1342 (October 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Tsukuba (Japan): "Tolerance of GaAs as an original substrate for HVPE growth of free standing GaN." M. Suzuki, T. Sato, T. Suemasu, and F. Hasegawa, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2782-2785 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Ulm (Germany) / Technical University of Carolo Wilhelmina Braunschweig (Germany):  "Molecular beam epitaxy of high-quality ZnO using hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant." N. Izyumskaya, V. Avrutin, W. Schoch, A. El-Shaer, F. Reuss, T. Gruber, and A. Waag, Journal of Crystal Growth, 269(2-4):356-361 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Uppsala (Sweden) / University of Sofia (Bulgaria) / University of Illinois:  "Dependence of the electromechanical coupling on the degree of orientation of c-textured thin AlN films." J. Bjurstrom, D. Rosen, I. Katardjiev, V.M. Yanchev, and I. Petrov, IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control, 51(10):1347-1353 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Washington / University of California-Berkeley:  "A systematic study on group III-nitride thin films with low temperature deposited via MOCVD." T.C. Chen, M. Johnson, K. Poochinda, T.G. Stoebe, and N.L. Ricker, Optical Materials, 26(4):417-420 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   US Army Research Laboratory / University of Maryland:  "A comparison of the AIN annealing cap for 4H-SiC annealed in nitrogen versus argon atmosphere." M.A. Derenge, K.A. Jones, K.W. Kirchner, M.H. Ervin, T.S. Zheleva, S. Hullavarad, and R.D. Vispute, Solid-State Electronics, 48(10-11):1867-1872 (October, 2004-November 30, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Veeco TurboDisc Operations / Rutgers State University:  "High power blue LED development using different growth modes." D.S. Lee, D.I. Florescu, D. Lu, J.C. Ramer, V. Merai, A. Parekh, M.J. Begarney, and E.A. Armour, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2644-2648 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Wakasa Wan Energy Research Center (Japan) / Fukui University (Japan):  "Ion beam synthesis of 3C-SiC layers in Si and its application in buffer layer for GaN epitaxial growth." Y. Ito, T. Yamauchi, A. Yamamoto, M. Sasase, S. Nishio, K. Yasuda, and Y. Ishigami, Applied Surface Science, 238(1-4):159-164 (November 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Waseda University (Japan) / Koha Company Ltd (Japan): "Reconstruction of the beta-Ga2O3 (100) cleavage surface to hexagonal GaN after NH3 nitridation." E.G. Villora, K. Shimamura, K. Aoki, and N. Ichinose, Journal of Crystal Growth, 270(3-4):462-468 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract

·   Yale University / Brown University: "Droplet heteroepitaxy of GaN quantum dots by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition." M. Gherasimova, G. Cui, S.R. Jeon, Z. Ren, D. Martos, J. Han, Y. He, and A.V. Nurmikko, Applied Physics Letters, 85(12):2346-2348 (September 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Yeungnam University (South Korea): "Synthesis of gallium nitride powders and nanowires from gallium oxyhydroxide under a flow of ammonia." W.S. Jung and B.K. Min, Materials Letters, 58(24):3058-3062 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]


B.   Materials and Device Design Properties


·      Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) / Universidad de Politecnica Catalunya (Spain) / SIFCOM-ENSICAEN (France): "Junction lines of inversion domain boundaries with stacking faults in GaN." J. Kioseoglou, G.P. Dimitrakopulos, P. Komninou, H.M. Polatoglou, A. Serra, A. Bere, G. Nouet, and T. Karakostas, Physical Review B, 70(11):115331 (September, 2004 ). [ Abstract ]

·   Arizona State University / Meijo University (Japan): "Spatial variation of luminescence from AlGaN grown by facet controlled epitaxial lateral overgrowth." A. Bell, R. Liu, U.K. Parasuraman, F.A. Ponce, S. Kamiyama, H. Amano, and I. Akasaki, Applied Physics Letters, 85(16):3417-3419 (October 18, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Balikesir University (Turkey) / University of Essex (UK): "The effect of interface roughness scattering on low field mobility of 2D electron gas in GaN/AlGaN heterostructure." S. Gokden, R. Baran, N. Balkan, and S. Mazzucato, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 24(3-4):249-256 (September, 2004 ). [ Abstract ]

·   Balikesir University (Turkey) / University of Essex (UK): "The effect of scattering mechanisms on the low field mobility in GaN/AlGaN heterostructures." S. Gokden, A. Ilgaz, N. Balkan, and S. Mazzucato, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 25(1):86-92 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Brno University of Technology (Czech Republic):  "TOF-LEIS analysis of ultra thin films: Ga and Ga-N layer growth on Si(111)." M. Kolibal, S. Prusa, P. Babor, and T. Sikola, Surface Science, 566(2):885-889 (September 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Caltech / Nichia Corporation:  "Surface-plasmon-enhanced light emitters based on InGaN quantum wells." K. Okamoto, I. Niki, A. Shvartser, Y. Narukawa, T. Mukai, and A. Scherer, Nature Materials, 3(9):601-605 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   CEA Grenoble (France) / Technical University of Munich (Germany) / Savoie Technolac (France):  "Polytype transition of N-face GaN : Mg from wurtzite to zinc-blende." E. Monroy, M. Hermann, E. Sarigiannidou, T. Andreev, P. Holliger, S. Monnoye, H. Mank, B. Daudin et al, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(7):3709-3715 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) / University of Gothenburg (Sweden) / Jilin Normal University (China): "Effects of buffer layer and nitrogen purification on optical properties of MBE-grown GaN on sapphire(0001)." J.H. Yang and O. Zsebok, Thin Solid Films, 466(1-2):21-26 (November 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Charles University (Czech Republic) / Johannes Kepler University (Austria) / Tech University of Ilmenau (Germany): "High-resolution diffuse x-ray scattering from threading dislocations in heteroepitaxial layers." S. Danis, V. Holy, Z. Zhong, G. Bauer, and O. Ambacher, Applied Physics Letters, 85(15):3065-3067 (October 11, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "Raman scattering and photoluminescence studies of Er-implanted and Er+ O coimplanted GaN." S.F. Song, W.D. Chen, C.G. Zhang, L.F. Bian, C.C. Hsu, B.S. Ma, G.H. Li, and J.J. Zhu, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(9):4930-4934 (November 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / Jilin University (China) / Beijing University of Technology (China): "Generation and behavior of pure-edge threading misfit dislocations in InxGa1-xN/GaN multiple quantum wells." W. Lu, D.B. Li, C.R. Li, and Z. Zhang, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(9):5267-5270 (November 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / Peking University (China) / Wuhan University (China):  "A study of the degree of relaxation of AlGaN epilayers on GaN template." J.C. Zhang, M.F. Wu, J.F. Wang, J.P. Liu, Y.T. Wang, J. Chen, R.Q. Jin, and H. Yang, Journal of Crystal Growth, 270(3-4):289-294 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chonbuk National University (South Korea):  "Effect of dopant concentration on the breakdown voltage in InGaN/GaN multiple-quantum-well light-emitting diodes." H.G. Kang, R.J. Choi, Y.B. Hahn, C.H. Hong, and H.J. Lee, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(4):1056-1059 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chonbuk National University (South Korea):  "Impurity band in magnesium-doped GaN layers grown by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition." D.S. Kang, M.G. Cheong, S.K. Lee, E.K. Suh, C.H. Hong, and H.J. Lee, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2759-2762 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chonbuk National University (South Korea) / Korea Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea) / University of California - Berkeley:  "Gallium nitride nanowires with a metal initiated metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) approach." S.K. Lee, H.J. Choi, P. Pauzauskie, P.D. Yang, N.K. Cho, H.D. Park, E.K. Suh, K.Y. Lim et al, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2775-2778 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   CSIC (Spain) / University of Habana (Cuba): "Electronic structure of (001) GaN/AlN quantum wells." V.R. Velasco, J. Tutor, and H. Rodriguez-Coppola, Surface Science, 565(2-3):259-268 (September 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Defence Research Establishment (Canada) / University of Montreal (Canada) / University of Sherbrooke (Canada) / SFA Inc / US Naval Research Laboratory / University of Maryland-Baltimore City / Caltech: "Proton energy dependence of the light output in gallium nitride light-emitting diodes." S.M. Khanna, D. Estan, L.S. Erhardt, A. Houdayer, C. Carlone, A. Lonascut-Nedelcescu, S.R. Messenger, R.J. Walters et al, IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, 51(5):3, P.2729-2735 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Dong-A University (South Korea) / LG Electronics Institute of Technology (South Korea): "Emission properties and thermal annealing of InGaN/GaN multiple quantum wells with different protection layers." H.K. Cho, T.E. Park, A.C. Kim, J.E. Shin, and J.S. Lee, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2816-2819 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   East China Normal University (China) / Shandong University (China) / Shangdong Normal University (China):  "Field emission from GaN nanobelts with herringbone morphology." L.Q. Luo, K. Yu, Z.Q. Zhu, Y.S. Zhang, H.L. Ma, C.S. Xue, Y.G. Yang, and S.Q. Chen, Materials Letters, 58(22-23):2893-2896 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Ehime University (Japan): "Photoluminescence of Eu-doped GaN thin films prepared by radio frequency magnetron sputtering." S. Shirakata, R. Sasaki, and T. Kataoka, Applied Physics Letters, 85(12):2247-2249 (September 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   ENSICAEN-CNRS (France) / IUT ALENCON (France) / Chinese Academy of Sciences (China): "Structural analysis of thick GaN films grown by hydride vapour phase epitaxy." P. Ruterana, J. Chen, G. Nouet, B.L. Lei, H.H. Ye, G.H. Yu, M. Qi, and A.Z. Li, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2689-2692 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   ENSICAEN-CNRS (France) / Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) / Dong-A University (South Korea) / Chonbuk National University (South Korea): "Quantitative evaluation of the atomic structure of defects and composition fluctuations at the nanometer scale inside InGaN/GaN heterostructures." P. Ruterana, P. Singh, S. Kret, G. Jurczak, G. Maciejewski, P. Dluzewski, H.K. Cho, R.J. Choi et al, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2735-2738 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   ETSII (Spain) / Thales Research & Technology (France) / CSIC (Spain):  "Optical properties of epitaxial lateral overgrowth GaN structures studied by Raman and cathodoluminescence spectroscopies." O. Martinez, M. Avella, J. Jimenez, B. Gerard, R. Cusco, and L. Artus, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(7):3639-3644 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Europe Ltd (UK): "High-power InGaN light emitting diodes grown by molecular beam epitaxy." K. Johnson, V. Bousquet, S.E. Hooper, M. Kauer, C. Zellweger, and J. Heffernan, IEEE Electronics Letters, 40(20):1299-1300 (September 30, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Faculté des Sciences de Monastir  (Tunisia) / University of Rochester:  "Structural and optical characterization of GaN grown on porous silicon substrate by MOVPE." N. Chaaben, T. Boufaden, M. Christophersen, and B. El Jani, Microelectronics Journal, 35(11):891-895 (November 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   GE Company / AXT:  "Homoepitaxially grown GaN-based light-emitting diodes with peak emission at 405 nm." X.A. Cao, C.H. Yan, M.P. D'evelyn, S.F. Leboeuf, J.W. Kretchmer, R. Klinger, S.D. Arthur, and D.W. Merfeld, Journal of Crystal Growth, 269(2-4):242-248 (September 1,  2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   General Electric Global Research Center:  "High-power and reliable operation of vertical light-emitting diodes on bulk GaN." X.A. Cao and S.D. Arthur, Applied Physics Letters, 85(18):3971-3973 (November 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Georgia State University / Technical University of Berlin (Germany) / North Carolina State University: "The growth and optical properties of large, high-quality AlN single crystals." M. Strassburg, J. Senawiratne, N. Dietz, U. Haboeck, A. Hoffmann, V. Noveski, R. Dalmau, R. Schlesser et al, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(10):5870-5876 (November 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Hanyang Univeristy (South Korea) / Seoul National University (South Korea) / Korea Basic Science Institute (South Korea) / Korea Instititute of Science & Technology (South Korea): "Electrical characterization of InGaN/GaN quantum dots by deep level transient spectroscopy." J.S. Kim, E.K. Kim, H.J. Kim, E. Yoon, I.W. Park, and Y.J. Park, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2811-2815 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Hokkaido University (Japan): "Computer simulation of current transport in GaN and AlGaN Schottky diodes based on thin surface barrier model." J. Kotani, H. Hasegawa, and T. Hashizume, Applied Surface Science, 237(1-4):213-218 (October 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Howard University / NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center / US Army Research Laboratory / University of Maryland: "Electrical characteristics of AlxGa1-xN Schottky diodes prepared by a two-step surface treatment." A. Motayed, A. Sharma, K.A. Jones, M.A. Derenge, A.A. Iliadis, and S.N. Mohammad, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(6):3286-3295 (September 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Huazhong University of Science & Technology (China): "Structural characterization and optoelectronic properties of GaN thin films on Si(111) substrates using pulsed laser deposition assisted by gas discharge." X.L. Tong, Q.G. Zheng, S.L. Hu, Y.X. Qin, and Z.H. Ding,  Applied Physics a-Materials Science & Processing, 79(8):1959-1963 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (India) / Keio University (Japan): "Effect of substrate-induced strain on the structural, electrical, and optical properties of polycrystalline ZnO thin films." R. Ghosh, D. Basak, and S. Fujihara, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(5):2689-2692 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Institute of Molecular Science (Japan) / Tohoku University (Japan):  "Design proposal of light emitting diode in vacuum ultraviolet based on perovskite-like fluoride crystals." R. El Ouenzerfi, S. Ono, A. Quema, M. Goto, N. Sarukura, T. Nishimatsu, N. Terakubo, H. Mizuseki et al, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 43(9a-B):L1140-L1143 (September 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Institute of Rare Metals (Russia) / University of Florida / US Army Research Office:  "Properties of highly Cr-doped AlN." A.Y. Polyakov, N.B. Smirnov, A.V. Govorkov, R.M. Frazier, J.Y. Liefer, G.T. Thaler, C.R. Abernathy, S.J. Pearton et al, Applied Physics Letters, 85(18):4067-4069 (November 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Instituto de Politecnico Nacional (Mexico) / IPN (Mexico) / UNAM (Mexico):  "Study of GaNxAs1-x semiconducting films grown by laser pulsed deposition on crystalline and amorphous substrates." J.A. Cardona-Bedoya, A. Cruz-Orea, J.G. Mendoza-Alvarez, M.L. Gomez-Herrera, M.H. Farias, and J.A. Diaz, Applied Surface Science, 238(1-4):147-150 (November 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Intel Corporation / University of Florida:  "Near-infrared electroluminescence at room temperature from neodymium-doped gallium nitride thin films." J.H. Kim and P.H. Holloway, Applied Physics Letters, 85(10):1689-1691 (September 6, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   IPN (Mexico) / AF Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute (Russia): "Self-assembling in AlxGa(1-x)N(y)As(1-y) alloys." V.A. Elyukhin, V.M. Sanchez, and O.V. Elyukhina, Applied Physics Letters, 85(10):1704-1706 (September 6, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Kansas State University : "Acceptor-bound exciton transition in Mg-doped AlN epilayer." N. Nepal, M.L. Nakarmi, K.B. Nam, J.Y. Lin, and H.X. Jiang, Applied Physics Letters, 85(12):2271-2273  (September 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Kansas State University : "Optical properties of AlN and GaN in elevated temperatures." K.B. Nam, J. Li, J.Y. Lin, and H.X. Jiang, Applied Physics Letters, 85(16):3489-3491 (October 18, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Kansas State University : "Time-resolved electroluminescence studies of III-nitride ultraviolet photonic-crystal light-emitting diodes." J. Shakya, J.Y. Lin, and H.X. Jiang, Applied Physics Letters, 85(11):2104-2106 (September 13, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Kansas State University : "Transport properties of highly conductive n-type Al-rich AlxGa1-xN (x >= 0.7)." M.L. Nakarmi, K.H. Kim, K. Zhu, J.Y. Lin, and H.X. Jiang, Applied Physics Letters, 85(17):3769-3771 (October 25, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Katholieke University of Leuven (Belgium) / Ismra University of Caen (France): "Defects induced in GaN by europium implantation." M. Mamor, V. Matias, A. Vantomme, A. Colder, P. Marie, and P. Ruterana, Applied Physics Letters, 85(12):2244-2246 (September 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Korea Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea) / Pennsylvania State University / Seoul National University (South Korea): "The effects of strained sapphire(0001) substrate on the structural quality of GaN epilayer." Y.S. Cho, J. Kim, Y.J. Park, H.S. Na, H.J. Kim, H.J. Kim, E. Yoon, and Y.W. Kim, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2722-2725 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Korea University (South Korea) / Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (South Korea):  "Photocurrent and photoluminescence characteristics of networked GaN nanowires." M. Kang, J.S. Lee, S.K. Sim, H. Kim, B. Min, K. Cho, G.T. Kim, M.Y. Sung et al, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 1-Regular Papers Short Notes & Review Papers, 43(10):6868-6872 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Korea University (South Korea) / Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (South Korea) / LG Innotek (South Korea) / Korea Basic Sciences Institute (South Korea):  "Properties of various ion-implanted sapphire substrates for GaN epilayers." J. Jhin, J. Lee, D. Byun, J.S. Lee, J.H. Lee, C. Kim, H. Lee, Y. Moon et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2791-2794 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Korea University (South Korea) / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea) / Samsung Electronics Company Ltd (South Korea):  "Structural and optical properties of as-synthesized, Ga2O3-coated, and Al2O3-coated GaN nanowires." M. Kang, J.S. Lee, S.K. Sim, B. Min, K. Cho, H. Kim, M.Y. Sung, S. Kim et al, Thin Solid Films, 466(1-2):265-271 (November 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Kwang Woon University (South Korea) / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "Influence of electron tunneling barriers on the performance of InGaN-GaN ultraviolet light-emitting diodes." K.C. Kim, Y.C. Choi, D.H. Kim, T.G. Kim, S.H. Yoon, C.S. Sone, and Y.J. Park, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2663-2667 (September, 2004 ). [ Abstract ]   

·   Kyoto University (Japan): "First-principle study on electronic properties of gallium nitride and aluminium nitride nanowires." K. Doi, N. Higashimaki, Y. Kawakami, K. Nakamura, and A. Tachibana, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2806-2810 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Kyoto University (Japan): "Quantum chemical study on substituent effect of gas-phase reactions in III-V nitride semiconductor crystal growth." T. Okada, K. Doi, K. Nakamura, and A. Tachibana, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2744-2748 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Kyoto University (Japan) / Nichia Corporation (Japan): "Efficient radiative recombination from < 11(2)over-bar-2 >-oriented InxGa1-xN multiple quantum wells fabricated by the regrowth technique." K. Nishizuka, M. Funato, Y. Kawakami, S. Fujita, Y. Narukawa, and T. Mukai, Applied Physics Letters, 85(15):3122-3124 (October 11, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Linkoping University (Sweden) / Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (Bulgaria) / University of Leipzig (Germany): "Micro-Raman scattering profiling studies on HVPE-grown free-standing GaN." A. Kasic, D. Gogova, H. Larsson, C. Hemmingsson, I. Ivanov, B. Monemar, C. Bundesmann, and M. Schubert, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2773-2776 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Linkoping University (Sweden) / University of Coimbra (Portugal):  "Effect of impurity incorporation on crystallization in AlN sublimation epitaxy." A. Kakanakova-Georgieva, G.K. Gueorguiev, R. Yakimova, and E. Janzen, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(9):5293-5297 (November 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Lucent Technologies / MIT: "Electron mobility in very low density GaN/AlGaN/GaN heterostructures." M.J. Manfra, K.W. Baldwin, A.M. Sergent, R.J. Molnar, and J. Caissie, Applied Physics Letters, 85(10):1722-1724 (September 6, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Madurai Kamaraj University (India): "Band structure, metallization and superconductivity of GaP and GaN under high pressure." C.N. Louis, K. Iyakutti, K.S.H. Nandhini, M. Sivakumar, and E. Palaniyandi, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(11):2489-2500 (September, 2004 ). [ Abstract ]   

·   Matsushita Electric Industrial Company Ltd (Japan) / Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan):  "Molecular dynamics simulation for evaluating melting point of wurtzite-type GaN crystal." K. Harafuji, T. Tsuchiya, and K. Kawamura, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(5):2501-2512 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Matsushita Electric Industrial Company Ltd (Japan) / Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan):  "Molecular dynamics simulation of dislocations in wurtzite-type GaN crystal." K. Harafuji, T. Tsuchiya, and K. Kawamura, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(5):2513-2524 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Matsushita Electric Industrial Company Ltd (Japan) / Yamaguchi University (Japan): "Spatially resolved cathodoluminescence study on AlGaN layer fabricated by air-bridged lateral epitaxial growth." A. Ishibashi, Y. Kawaguchi, G. Sugahara, T. Shimamoto, T. Yokogawa, Y. Yamada, Y. Ueki, K. Nakamura et al, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2730-2734 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Max Planck Gesell (Germany) / University of Paderborn (Germany) / University of Erlangen Nurnberg (Germany):  "Strain induced deep electronic states around threading dislocations in GaN." L. Lymperakis, J. Neugebauer, M. Albrecht, T. Remmele, and H.P. Strunk, Physical Review Letters, 93(19):196401 (November 5, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Myong Ji University (South Korea) / University of California-Irvine:  "Thermal analysis of GaN-based LEDs using the finite element method and unit temperature profile approach." T.H. Lee, L. Kim, W.J. Hwang, C.C. Lee, and M.W. Shin, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2681-2684 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Nagoya Institute of Technology (Japan): "Improved characteristics of GaN-based light-emitting diodes by distributed Bragg reflector grown on Si." H. Ishikawa, K. Asano, B. Zhang, T. Egawa, and T. Jimbo, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2653-2657 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Nanjing University (China) / Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / University of Tokyo (Japan):  "Weak anti-localization of the two-dimensional electron gas in modulation-doped AlxGa1-xN/GaN heterostructures with two subbands occupation." J. Lu, B. Shen, N. Tang, D.J. Chen, H. Zhao, D.W. Liu, R. Zhang, Y. Shi et al, Applied Physics Letters, 85(15):3125-3127 (October 11, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   NASA-Ames Research Center / Eloret Corporation:  "Modal gain in a semiconductor nanowire laser with anisotropic bandstructure." A.V. Maslov and C.Z. Ning, IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, 40(10):1389-1397 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Changhua University of Education (Taiwan) / Feng Chia University (Taiwan):  "Study of Schottky barrier heights of indium-tin-oxide on p-GaN using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and current-voltage measurements." Y.J. Lin and C.W. Hsu, Journal of Electronic Materials, 33(9):1036-1040  (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / Nan Jeon Institute of Technology (Taiwan) / South Epitaxy Corporation (Taiwan): "Improved light output power of InGaN/GaN MQW LEDs by lower temperature p-GaN rough surface." C.H. Liu, R.W. Chuang, S.J. Chang, Y.K. Su, L.W. Wu, and C.C. Lin, Materials Science and Engineering B-Solid State Materials for Advanced Technology, 112(1):10-13 (September 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / National Central University (Taiwan): "Nitride-based LEDs with modulation-doped Al0.12Ga0.88N-GaN superlattice structures." T.C. Wen, S.J. Chang, C.T. Lee, W.C. Lai, and J.K. Sheu, IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 51(10):1743-1746 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / Waseda University (Japan):  "Photoluminescence and Raman scattering in Mg and P co-implanted GaN epitaxial layers." K.T. Liu, Y.K. Su, S.J. Chang, K. Onomitsu, and Y. Horikoshi, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2693-2697 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan):  "Near-field optical microscopy and scanning Kelvin microscopy studies of V-defects on AlGaN/GaN films." C.S. Ku, J.M. Peng, W.C. Ke, H.Y. Huang, N.E. Tang, W.K. Chen, W.H. Chen, and M.C. Lee, Applied Physics Letters, 85(14):2818-2820 (October 4, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan) / Chung Shan Institute of Science & Technology (Taiwan): "Microphotoluminescence spectra of hillocks in Al0.11Ga0.89N films." W.C. Ke,  C.S. Ku, H.Y. Huang, W.C. Chen, L. Lee, W.K. Chen, W.C. Chou, W.H. Chen et al, Applied Physics Letters, 85(15):3047-3049 (October 11, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan) / Global Union Technology Corporation (Taiwan) / National Chung Hsing University (Taiwan):  "Investigation of GaN LED with Be-implanted Mg-doped GaN layer." H.W. Huang, C.C. Kao, J.T. Chu, H.C. Kuo, S.C. Wang, C.C. Yu, and C.F. Lin, Materials Science and Engineering B-Solid State Materials for Advanced Technology, 113(1):19-23 (October 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Chung Hsing University (Taiwan): "High-power GaN light-emitting diodes with patterned copper substrates by electroplating." R.H. Horng, C.E. Lee, S.C. Hsu, S.H. Huang, C.C. Wu, C.Y. Kung, and D.S. Wuu, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2786-2790 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   National University of Singapore (Singapore):  "Empirical pseudopotential study of electronic, positron, and structural properties of Ga1-xAlxN." Y. Al-Douri, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 88(2-3):339-347 (December 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   National University of Singapore (Singapore) / Institute of Materials Research & Engineering (Singapore): "Identification of deep levels in GaN associated with dislocations." C.B. Soh, S.J. Chua, H.F. Lim, D.Z. Chi, W. Liu, and S. Tripathy, Journal of Physics-Condensed Matter, 16(34):6305-6315 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Nichia Corporation (Japan): "Watt-class high-output-power 365 nm ultraviolet light-emitting diodes." D. Morita, M. Yamamoto, K. Akaishi, K. Matoba, K. Yasutomo, Y. Kasai, M. Sano, S. Nagahama et al, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 1-Regular Papers Short Notes & Review Papers, 43(9a):5945-5950 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   NTT Corp (Japan):  "High luminescent efficiency of InGaN multiple quantum wells grown on InGaN underlying layers." T. Akasaka, H. Gotoh, T. Saito, and T. Makimoto, Applied Physics Letters, 85(15):3089-3091 (October 11, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Paul Drude Institut fur Festkorperelekt (Germany) / Kyushu Institute of Technology (Japan): "Electric-field dependence of luminescence spectra of (In,Ga)N/GaN LEDs containing quantum wells." U. Jahn, S. Dhar, M. Ramsteiner, and K. Fujiwara, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2619-2623 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Peking University (China): "Photoluminescence from InGaN/GaN MQWs on sapphire and membranes fabricated by laser lift-off." T.J. Yu, M.L. Li, Z.X. Qin, Z.Z. Chen, Z.J. Yang, X.D. Hu, and G.Y. Zhang, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2783-2786 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Peking University (China) / Henan Normal University (China) / Macquarie University (Australia):  "Propagating optical-phonon modes and their electron-phonon interactions in wurtzite GaN/AlxGa1-xN quantum wells." J.J. Shi, X.L. Chu, and E.M. Goldys, Physical Review B, 70(11):115318 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Pohang University of Science & Technology (South Korea) / Pusan National University (South Korea): "Oxidation study of InN/sapphire(0001) film using in-situ synchrotron X-ray scattering." I.J. Lee, J.Y. Kim, T.B. Hur, and H.K. Kim, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2777-2781 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "Energy dependence of electron inelastic mean free paths in bulk GaN crystals." M. Krawczyk, L. Zommer, A. Jablonski, I. Grzegory, and M. Bockowski, Surface Science, 566(2):1234-1239 (September 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "The evaluation of thermochemical properties of group-III nitrides: BN and GaN." I. Tomaszkiewicz, Thermochimica Acta, 420(1-2):33-36 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) / Institute of Semiconductor Physics (Lithuania) / University of Hamburg (Germany): "Photoemission study of Mn/GaN." I.A. Kowalik, B.J. Kowalski, B.A. Orlowski, E. Lusakowska, R.J. Iwanowski, S. Mickevicius, R.L. Johnson, I. Grzegory et al, Surface Science, 566(1):457-461 (September 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: "Junction-temperature measurement in GaN ultraviolet light-emitting diodes using diode forward voltage method." Y. Xi and E.F. Schubert, Applied Physics Letters, 85(12):2163-2165 (September 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   RIKEN (Japan) / Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd (Japan): "High-efficiency 352 nm quaternary InAlGaN-based ultraviolet light-emitting diodes grown on GaN substrates." H. Hirayama, K. Akita, T. Kyono, T. Nakamura, and K. Ishibashi, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 43(10a):L1241-L1243 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   RIKEN (Japan) / Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd (Japan): "Milliwatt power 350 nm-band quaternary InAlGaN UV-LEDs on GaN substrates." H. Hirayama, K. Akita, T. Kyono, and T. Nakamura, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2639-2643 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Ritsumeikan University (Japan):  "Growth and properties of In-rich InGaN films grown on (0001) sapphire by RF-MBE." M. Kurouchi, T. Araki, H. Naoi, T. Yamaguchi, A. Suzuki, and Y. Nanishi, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2843-2848 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia) / University of Paris (France):  "Elementary blue-emission bands in the luminescence spectrum of undoped gallium nitride films." A.N. Gruzintsev, A.N. Red'kin, V.I. Tatsii, C. Barthou, and P. Benalloul,  Semiconductors, 38(9):1001-1004 (2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "Electroluminescence from deep level transitions in an AlGaN/GaN superlattice." J.K. Son, T. Sakong, S.N. Lee, W.S. Lee, H. Paek,  H.Y. Ryu, K. Choi, S. Chae et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2764-2767 (September, 2004 ). [ Abstract ]   

·   Seoul National University (South Korea) / Korea Research Institute of Standards & Science (South Korea) / Chungbuk National University (South Korea): "Near-UV emission from In-rich InGaN/GaN single quantum well structure with compositional grading." S.Y. Kwon, M.H. Cho, P. Moon, H.J. Kim, H. Na, H.C. Seo, H.J. Kim, Y. Shin et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2818-2822 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Shandong University (China) / Shandong Normal University (China): "Synthesis and structural properties of GaN powders." H.D. Xiao, H.L. Ma,  C.S. Xue, J. Ma, F.J. Zong, X.J. Zhang, F. Ji, and W.R. Hu, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 88(1):180-184 (November 15,  2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Shanghai Jiao Tong Univer sity (China) / East China Normal University (China) / Shandong University (China): "Optical and electrical properties of polycrystalline GaN films prepared by post-nitridation technique." Y.G. Yang, Y. Ke, and Y.F. Zhang, Physica B-Condensed Matter, 352(1-4):1-4 (October 30, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China) / Shandong University (China): "Excitation energy dependence of photoluminescence in polycrystalline GaN films by post-nitridation technique." H.L. Ma, Y.G. Yang, J. Ma, and X.M. Liu, Diamond and Related Materials, 13(10):1892-1894 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Shenzhen University (China) / Peking University (China) / Changchun University of Science & Technology (China) / Tianjin University (China): "Influence of growth temperature and trimethylindium flow of InGaN wells on optical properties of InGaN multiple quantum-well violet light-emitting diodes." Z.H. Li, T.J. Yu, Z.J. Yang, Y.Z. Tong, G.Y. Zhang,  Y.C. Feng, B.P. Guo, and H.B. Niu, Chinese Physics Letters, 21(9):1845-1847 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Silla University (South Korea) / Korea Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea) / Toyohashi University of Technology (Japan) / Korea University (South Korea) / Instituto Mexicano del Petroleo (Mexico): "Photoluminescence of Er-implanted GaN." C.S. Son, S. Kim, Y.H. Kim, I.K. Han, Y.T. Kim, A. Wakahara, I.H. Choi, and H.C. Lopez, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(4):955-958 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Soft Impact Ltd (Russia) / AF Ioffe Physics & Technology Institute (Russia) / Semiconductor Technology Research Inc: "Carrier injection and light emission in visible and UV nitride LEDs by modeling." S.Y. Karpov, K.A. Bulashevich, I.A. Zhmakin, M.O. Nestoklon, V.F. Mymrin, and Y.N. Makarov, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2668-2671 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Sophia University (Japan): "Stimulated emission from GaN nanocolumns." A. Kikuchi, K. Yamano, M. Tada, and K. Kishino, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2754-2758 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Southern University & A&M College:  "Predictions of electronic, structural, and elastic properties of cubic InN." D. Bagayoko, L. Franklin, and G.L. Zhao, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(8):4297-4301 (October 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd (Japan) / RIKEN (Japan):  "Effects of GaN substrates on InAlGaN quaternary UV LEDs." K. Akita, T. Nakamura, and H. Hirayama, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2624-2627 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Switzerland) / Ecole Polytechnic Federale De Lousanne (Switzerland):  "InGaN/GaN resonant-cavity LED including an AlInN/GaN bragg mirror." J. Dorsaz, J.F. Carlin, C.M. Zellweger, S. Gradecak, and M. Ilegems, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2675-2678 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Technical University of Berlin (Germany):  "Recombination dynamics of localized excitons in InGaN quantum dots." T. Bartel, M. Dworzak,  M. Strassburg, A. Hoffmann, A. Strittmatter, and D. Bimberg, Applied Physics Letters, 85(11):1946-1948 (September 13, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Technical University of Carolo Wilhelmina Braunschweig (Germany): "Towards understanding the emission efficiency of nitride quantum wells." A. Hangleiter, D. Fuhrmann, M. Grewe, F. Hitzel, G. Klewer, S. Lahmann, C. Netzel, N. Riedel et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2808-2813 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Technical University of Munich (Germany) / Fraunhofer Institut Zuverlassigkeit & Mikrointegrat (Germany):  "Structural and interface properties of an AlN diamond ultraviolet light emitting diode." C.R. Miskys, J.A. Garrido, M. Hermann, M. Eickhoff, C.E. Nebel, M. Stutzmann, and G. Vogg, Applied Physics Letters, 85(17):3699-3701 (October 25, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Texas Tech University:  "Thermodynamics of impurities in semiconductors." S.K. Estreicher, M. Sanati, D. West, and F. Ruymgaart, Physical Review B, 70(12):125209 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Tottori University (Japan) / AIST (Japan) / KAST (Japan): "Experimental and theoretical investigation on the structural properties of InN grown on sapphire." K. Fujiwara, A. Ishii, J. Ohta, H. Fujioka, and M. Oshima, Thin Solid Films, 464-65:112-115 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Toyohashi University of Technology (Japan) / Jaeri Takasaki (Japan) / Korea Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea): "Strong blue emission from Er3+ doped in AlxGa1-xN." A. Wakahara, Y. Nakanishi, T. Fujiwara, H. Okada, A. Yoshida, T. Ohshima, T. Kamiya, and Y.T. Kim, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2768-2772 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Tu Bergakad Freiberg (Germany) / Charles University (Czech Republic): " X-ray diffraction on nanocrystalline Ti1-xAlxN thin films." D. Rafaja, M. Sima, V. Klemm, G. Schreiber, D. Heger, L. Havela, and R. Kuzel, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 378(1-2):107-111 (September 22, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University College ( UK): "Unification of the band anticrossing and cluster-state models of dilute nitride semiconductor alloys." A. Lindsay and E.P. O'reilly, Physical Review Letters, 93(19):196402 (November 5, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Aveiro (Portugal) / University of Toulouse (France) / University of Strathclyde (UK) / Instituto Tecnológico e Nuclear (Portugal):  "Direct evidence for strain inhomogeneity in InxGa1-xN epilayers by Raman spectroscopy." M.R. Correia, S. Pereira, E. Pereira, J. Frandon, I.M. Watson, C. Liu, E. Alves, A.D. Sequeira et al, Applied Physics Letters, 85(12):2235-2237 (September 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Bristol ( UK) / US Air Force Research Laboratory: "Phonon deformation potentials of the E2(high) phonon mode of AlxGa1-xN." A. Sarua, M. Kuball, and J.E. Van Nostrand, Applied Physics Letters, 85(12):2217-2219 (September 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Calcutta (India):  "Self-consistent quasi-two-dimensional model for computation of polarization-induced charge in nitride heterojunctions." R. Datta, D. Chowdhury, and S. Kundu, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 25(1):64-68 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of California-Davis:  "Processing and structure of gallium nitride-gallium oxide platelet nanostructures." J. Tong and S.H. Risbud, Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 177(10):3568-3574 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of California-Irvine:  "High transparency low resistance oxidized Ni/Au-ZnO contacts to p-GaN for high performance LED applications." S.P. Jung, C.H. Lin, H.M. Chan, Z.Y. Fan, J.G. Lu, and H.P. Lee, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2827-2830 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of California-Irvine / Myong Ji University (South Korea): "Measurement of temperature profiles on visible light-emitting diodes by use of a nematic liquid crystal and an infrared laser." J. Park, M. Shin, and C.C. Lee, Optics Letters, 29(22):2656-2658 (November 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of California-Santa Barbara:  "Nonpolar a-plane p-type GaN and p-n junction diodes." A. Chakraborty, H. Xing, M.D. Craven, S. Keller, T. Mates, J.S. Speck, S.P. Denbaars, and U.K. Mishra, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(8):4494-4499 (October 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Cambridge (UK):  "Revealing all types of threading dislocations in GaN with improved contrast in a single plan view image." R. Datta, M.J. Kappers, J.S. Barnard, and C.J. Humphreys, Applied Physics Letters, 85(16):3411-3413 (October 18, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Central Florida / Technical University of Munich (Germany):  "Electron injection-induced effects in Mn-doped GaN." W. Burdett, O. Lopatiuk, L. Chernyak, M. Hermann, M. Stutzmann, and M. Eickhoff, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(6):3556-3558 (September 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Exeter (UK): "Light-emitting devices - Turning the tables on surface plasmons." W.L. Barnes, Nature Materials, 3(9):588-589 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Magdeburg (Germany):  "Evolution of stress in GaN heteroepitaxy on AlN/Si(111): From hydrostatic compressive to biaxial tensile." A. Krost, A. Dadgar, J. Blasing,  A. Diez, T. Hempel, S. Petzold, J. Christen, and R. Clos, Applied Physics Letters, 85(16):3441-3443 (October 18, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of New South Wales (Australia): "Near-band edge light emission from silicon semiconductor on insulator diodes." J. Zhao, G. Zhang, T. Trupke, A. Wang, F. Hudert, and M.A. Green, Applied Physics Letters, 85(14):2830-2832 (October 4, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of North Texas / Virginia Commonwealth University:  "Resonant surface plasmon-induced modification of photoluminescence from GaN/AlN quantum dots." A. Neogi and H. Morkoc, Nanotechnology, 15(9):1252-1255 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Oxford (UK) / University of Cambridge (UK): "Photoluminescence studies of exciton recombination and dephasing in single InGaN quantum dots." J.H. Rice, J.W. Robinson, J.D. Smith, A. Jarjour, R.A. Taylor, R.A. Oliver, G.A.D. Briggs, M.J. Kappers et al, IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 3(3):343-347 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Roma La Sapienza (Italy) / University of Lecce (Italy): "Second harmonic generation in AlGaN, GaN and AlxGa1-xN/GaN multiple quantum well structures." D. Passeri, M.C. Larciprete, A. Belardini, S. Paoloni,  A. Passaseo, C. Sibilia, and F. Michelotti, Applied Physics B-Lasers and Optics, 79(5):611-615 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Sao Paulo (Brazil) / University of Paderborn (Germany) / Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (Brazil): "Room temperature ferromagnetism in cubic GaN epilayers implanted with Mn+ ions." V.A. Chitta, J.A.H. Coaquira, J.R.L. Fernandez, C.A. Duarte, J.R. Leite, D. Schikora, D.J. As, K. Lischka et al, Applied Physics Letters, 85(17):3777-3779 (October 25, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Shizuoka (Japan) / Yamaha Corporation (Japan):  "Strong luminescence from dislocation-free GaN nanopillars." Y. Inoue, T. Hoshino, S. Takeda, K. Ishino, A. Ishida, H. Fujiyasu, H. Kominami, H. Mimura et al, Applied Physics Letters, 85(12):2340-2342 (September 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of South Carolina:  "250 nm AlGaN light-emitting diodes." V. Adivarahan, W.H. Sun, A. Chitnis, M. Shatalov, S. Wu, H.P. Maruska, and M.A. Khan, Applied Physics Letters, 85(12):2175-2177 (September 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of South Carolina / Cornell University:  "Perturbation of charges in AlGaN/GaN heterostructures by ultraviolet laser illumination." G. Koley, H.Y. Cha, J.H. Hwang,  W.J. Schaff, L.F. Eastman, and M.G. Spencer, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(8):4253-4262 (October 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Tokyo (Japan):  "Built-in electric field at cubic GaN/GaAs(001) heterointerfaces investigated by phase-selected photoreflectance excitation." R. Katayama, K. Onabe, and Y. Shiraki, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2749-2753 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Tokyo (Japan):  "Photo-induced absorption change for InGaN film by violet laser diode." M. Nomura, M. Arita, S. Ashihara, M. Nishioka, Y. Arakawa, T. Shimura, and K. Kuroda, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2703-2707 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Toulouse 3 (France) / University of Bristol (UK) / Drexel University:  "GaN nanoindentation: A micro-Raman spectroscopy study of local strain fields." P. Puech,  F. Demangeot, J. Frandon, C. Pinquier, M. Kuball, V. Domnich, and Y. Gogotsi, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(5):2853-2856 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Toulouse (France) / University of Bristol (UK) / University of London Queen Mary & Westfield College (UK) / University of Montpellier (France): "Raman scattering in hexagonal InN under high pressure ." C. Pinquier, F. Demangeot, J. Frandon, J.W. Pomeroy, M. Kuball, H. Hubel, N.W.A. Van Uden, D.J. Dunstan et al, Physical Review B, 70(11):113202 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Tsukuba ( Japan) / NIMS (Japan):  "Eu concentration dependence on structural and optical properties of Eu-doped GaN." H. Bang, S. Morishima, T. Tsukamoto, Z.Q. Li, J. Sawahata, J. Seo, M. Takiguchi, Y. Bando et al, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2708-2712 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Ulm (Germany) / University of Neuchatel (Switzerland) / Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH (Germany): "Absorption and light scattering in InGaN-on-sapphire- and AlGaInP-based light-emitting diodes." S.S. Schad, B. Neubert, C. Eichler, M. Scherer, F. Habel, M. Seyboth, F. Scholz, D. Hofstetter et al, IEEE Journal of Lightwave Technology, 22(10):2323-2332 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Ulsan (South Korea):  "Theoretical calculations of field emission from AlxGa1-xN for 0 <= x <= 1." M.S. Chung and B.G. Yoon, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 1-Regular Papers Short Notes & Review Papers, 43(10):7222-7227 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Warwick ( UK) / Cornell University: "Temperature invariance of InN electron accumulation." L.F.J. Piper, T.D. Veal, I. Mahboob, C.F. Mcconville, H. Lu, and W.J. Schaff, Physical Review B, 70(11):115333 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   US Naval Research Laboratory: "Anharmonic decay of phonons in strain-free wurtzite AlN." J.G. Tischler and J.A. Freitas, Applied Physics Letters, 85(11):1943-1945 (September 13, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   US Naval Research Laboratory: "Theoretical study of hydrogen adsorption on the GaN(0001) surface." V.M. Bermudez, Surface Science, 565(1):89-102 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand) / Industrial Research Ltd (New Zealand) / University of Auckland (New Zealand) / University of British Columbia (Canada) / Bessy MbH (Germany) / University of British Columbia (Canada):  "Filled and empty states of disordered GaN studied by x-ray absorption and emission." B.J. Ruck, A. Koo, U.D. Lanke, F. Budde, H.J. Trodahl, G.V.M. Williams, A. Bittar, J.B. Metson  et al, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(6):3571-3573 (September 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Vilnius State University (Lithuania):  "Carrier and defect dynamics in photoexcited semi-insulating epitaxial GaN layers." E. Gaubas, S. Jursenas, S. Miasojedovas, J. Vaitkus, and A. Zukauskas, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(8):4326-4333 (October 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Virginia Commonwealth University: "Transient photovoltage in GaN as measured by atomic force microscope tip." M.A. Reshchikov, S. Sabuktagin, D.K. Johnstone, and H. Morkoc, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(5):2556-2560 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Virginia Commonwealth University / Ataturk University (Turkey):  "Thermal stability of electron traps in GaN grown by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition." D. Johnstone, S. Dogan, J. Leach, Y.T. Moon, Y. Fu, Y. Hu, and H. Morkoc, Applied Physics Letters, 85(18):4058-4060 (November 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Wright State University / University of South Carolina / Technologies & Devices International Inc: "Below band gap photoreflectance transitions in epitaxial GaN." P.W. Yu, J.D. Clark, D.C. Look, C.Q. Chen, J. Yang, E. Koutstis, M.A. Khan, D.V. Tsvertkov et al, Applied Physics Letters, 85(11):1931-1933 (September 13, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Xidian University (China): "Effect of Mg doping on properties of AlGaN films." Q. Feng, F.X. Wang, and Y. Hao, Acta Physica Sinica, 53(10):3587-3590 (October 2004). [URL not available] 


C.   Packaging and Reliability


·    Association for Super-Advanced Electronics Technologies (Japan):  "Optical path redirected multichannel waveguide connectors for surface mount technologies." S. Hiramatsu and M. Kinoshita, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 16(10):2281-2283 (October 2004). [ Abstract

·   Beijing University (China) / Peking University (China): "Study on the stability of the high-brightness white LED." Z.Z. Chen, J. Zhao, Z.X. Qin, X.D. Hu, T.J. Yu, Y.Z. Tong, Z.J. Yang, X.Y. Zhou et al, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2664-2667 (October 2004). [ Abstract

·   Fujikura Ltd (Japan) / National Institute for Materials Science (Japan): "Warm-white light-emitting diode with yellowish orange SiAlON ceramic phosphor." K. Sakuma, K. Omichi, N. Kimura, M. Ohashi, D. Tanaka, N. Hirosaki, Y. Yamamoto, R.J. Xie et al, Optics Letters, 29(17):2001-2003 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea) / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea): "Low resistance and highly reflective Cu-Ni solid solution/Ag ohmic contacts to p-GaN for flip-chip light emitting diodes." D.S. Leem, J.O. Song, J.S. Kwak, J. Cho, H. Kim, O.H. Nam, Y. Park, and T.Y. Seong, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2823-2826 (September, 2004 ). [ Abstract ]   

·   Korea Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea) / Sogang University (South Korea): "White light emitting silicon nanocrystals as nanophosphor." S. Lee, W.J. Cho, I.K. Han, W.J. Choi, and J.I. Lee, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2767-2770 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Kyoto University (Japan) / Japan Science & Technology Agency (Japan): "Preparation of Eu-doped CaGa2S4-CaS composite bicolor phosphor for white light emitting diode." J. Zhang, M. Takahashi, Y. Tokuda, and T. Yoko, Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, 112(1309):511-513 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   LG Innotek (South Korea) / Korea Photonics Technology Institute (South Korea): "High brightness GaN-based light emitting diodes using ITO/n(+)-InGaN/InGaN superlattice/n(+)-GaN/p-GaN tunneling junction." S.H. Lee, H.K. Son, S.J. Kim, H.H. Jeong, J.S. Jang, J.J. Jung, S.H. Lee, T.H. Kim et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2726-2729 (September, 2004 ). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Central University (Taiwan) / National Nano Device Laboratories (Taiwan) / Industrial Technology Research Institute (Taiwan): "High-reflectivity Pd/Ni/Al/Ti/Au ohmic contacts to p-type GaN for ultraviolet light-emitting diodes." G.T. Chen, C.C. Pan, C.S. Fang, T.C. Huang, J.I. Chyi, M.N. Chang,  S.B. Huang, and J.T. Hsu, Applied Physics Letters, 85(14):2797-2799 (October 4, 2004 ). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Engineering Research Center for Rare Earth Materials (China) / Grirem Advanced Materials Company Ltd (China): "Rare earth phosphors for white LEDs." W.D. Zhuang, X.W. Huang, S.H. Zhang, Y. Fang, Y.S. Hu, and H.Q. He, Light Sources 2004, 182: 167-168 (2004). [URL not available]   

·   Peking University (China) / University of California-San Diego: "Comment on "Low-resistance ohmic contacts to p-type GaN achieved by the oxidation of Ni/Au films" [J. Appl. Phys. 86, 4491 (1999)]." L.S. Yu and D. Qiao, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(8):4666-4667 (October 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Philips Lighting (Netherlands): "Dynamic road marking module using chip-on-board phosphor-converted white LEDs with application-specific primary optics." E. Lenderink and A.H.M. Raaijmakers, Light Sources 2004, 182:229-230 (2004). [URL not available]   

·   Pohang University of Science and Technology (South Korea): "Ohmic contacts for high power LEDs." H.W. Jang, J.K. Kim, S.Y. Kim, H.K. Yu, and J.L. Lee, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2831-2836 (September, 2004 ). [ Abstract ]   

·   R&D Association for Future Electron Devices (Japan): "Low-contact-resistance and smooth-surface Ti/Al/Nb/Au ohmic electrode on AlGaN/GaN heterostructure." T. Nakayama, H. Miyamoto, Y. Ando, Y. Okamoto, T. Inoue, K. Hataya, and M. Kuzuhara, Applied Physics Letters, 85(17):3775-3776 (October 25, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Rohm Company Ltd (Japan) / AIST (Japan): "InGaN-based light-emitting diodes fabricated with transparent Ga-doped ZnO as ohmic p-contact." K. Tamura, K. Nakahara, M. Sakai, A. Nakagawa, N.I.M. Sonobe, H. Takasu, H. Tampo, P. Fons et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2704-2707 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia):  "Properties of GaSb-Based LEDs with grid ohmic contacts." A.N. Imenkov, E.A. Grebenshchikova, B.E. Zhurtanov, T.N. Danilova, M.A. Sipovskaya, N.V. Vlasenko, and Y.P. Yakovlev, Semiconductors, 38(11):1356-1363 (2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "InGaN-based light-emitting diodes with Ni/Au transparent contacts annealed in different ambient gases." J.S. Kwak and Y. Park, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(4):988-992 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Sharp Company Ltd (Japan) / Osaka University (Japan) / Kyoto Institute of Technology (Japan) / Wakayama University (Japan): "Ohmic contact formation on p-type GaN using Pd/Mo electrode without alloying process." E. Kurimoto, M. Hangyo, H. Harima, K. Takatani, M. Ishida, M. Taneya, and K. Kisoda, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 1-Regular Papers Short Notes & Review Papers, 43(10):6988-6991 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd (Japan): "Novel cladding structure for ZnSe-based white LEDs with longer lifetime over 10,000 hours." T. Nakamura, K. Katayama, H. Mori, and S. Fujiwara, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2659-2663 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Tokyo University of Technology (Japan):  "Efficient conversion of blue light into white light by means of rare-earth-ion-doped transparent material." Y. Mita, T. Kobayashi, Y. Miyamoto, O. Ishii, and N. Sawanobori, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2672-2675 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Cambridge (UK) / University of Oxford (UK) / Phconsult Ltd (UK):  "Effects of oxygen plasma treatment on the formation of ohmic contacts to GaN and AlGaN." J. Yan, M.J. Kappers, A. Crossley, C. Mcaleese, W.A. Phillips, and C.J. Humphreys, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2820-2824 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Dublin Trinity College (Ireland): "GaN resonant, cavity light-emitting diodes for plastic optical fiber applications." A.J. Shaw, A.L. Bradley, J.F. Donegan, and J.G. Lunney, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 16(9):2006-2008 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Massachusetts-Lowell:  "Comparison of epoxy resins for applications in light-emitting diodes." J.C. Huang, Y.P. Chu, M. Wei, and R.D. Deanin, Advances in Polymer Technology, 23(4):298-306 (Winter, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Minnesota: "Shape-and-solder-directed self-assembly to package semiconductor device segments." W. Zheng and H.O. Jacobs, Applied Physics Letters, 85(16):3635-3637 (October 18, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Nottingham (UK) / Qinetiq Ltd (UK): "Structural and electrical characterization of AuPdAlTi ohmic contacts to AlGaN/GaN with varying Ti content." M.W. Fay, G. Moldovan, N.J. Weston, P.D. Brown, I. Harrison, K.P. Hilton, A. Masterton, D. Wallis et al, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(10):5588-5595 (November 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of South Carolina:  "High-power deep ultraviolet light-emitting diodes based on a micro-pixel design." V. Adivarahan, S. Wu, W.H. Sun, V. Mandavilli, M.S. Shatalov, G. Simin, J.W. Yang, H.P. Maruska et al, Applied Physics Letters, 85(10):1838-1840 (September 6, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Strathclyde (UK): "High-density matrix-addressable AlInGaN-Based 368-nm microarray light-emitting diodes." C.W. Jeon, H.W. Choi, E.R. Gu, and M.D. Dawson, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 16(11):2421-2423 (November 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Yonsei University (South Korea) / Korea University of Technology & Education (South Korea) / Hanyang University (South Korea): "White-light generation through ultraviolet-emitting diode and white-emitting phosphor." J.S. Kim, P.E. Jeon, Y.H. Park, J.C. Choi, H.L. Park, G.C. Kim, and T.W. Kim, Applied Physics Letters, 85(17):3696-3698 (October 25, 2004). [ Abstract

·    Association for Super-Advanced Electronics Technologies (Japan): "Optical path redirected multichannel waveguide connectors for surface mount technologies." S. Hiramatsu and M. Kinoshita, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 16(10):2281-2283 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Beijing University (China) / Peking University (China): "Study on the stability of the high-brightness white LED." Z.Z. Chen, J. Zhao, Z.X. Qin, X.D. Hu, T.J. Yu, Y.Z. Tong, Z.J. Yang, X.Y. Zhou et al, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2664-2667 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Fujikura Ltd (Japan) / National Institute for Materials Science (Japan):  "Warm-white light-emitting diode with yellowish orange SiAlON ceramic phosphor." K. Sakuma, K. Omichi, N. Kimura, M. Ohashi, D. Tanaka, N. Hirosaki, Y. Yamamoto, R.J. Xie et al, Optics Letters, 29(17):2001-2003 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea) / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "Low resistance and highly reflective Cu-Ni solid solution/Ag ohmic contacts to p-GaN for flip-chip light emitting diodes." D.S. Leem, J.O. Song, J.S. Kwak, J. Cho, H. Kim, O.H. Nam, Y. Park, and T.Y. Seong, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2823-2826 (September, 2004 ). [ Abstract ]   

·   Korea Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea) / Sogang University (South Korea):  "White light emitting silicon nanocrystals as nanophosphor." S. Lee, W.J. Cho, I.K. Han, W.J. Choi, and J.I. Lee, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2767-2770 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Kyoto University (Japan) / Japan Science & Technology Agency (Japan): "Preparation of Eu-doped CaGa2S4-CaS composite bicolor phosphor for white light emitting diode." J. Zhang, M. Takahashi, Y. Tokuda, and T. Yoko, Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, 112(1309):511-513 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   LG Innotek (South Korea) / Korea Photonics Technology Institute (South Korea):  "High brightness GaN-based light emitting diodes using ITO/n(+)-InGaN/InGaN superlattice/n(+)-GaN/p-GaN tunneling junction." S.H. Lee, H.K. Son, S.J. Kim, H.H. Jeong, J.S. Jang, J.J. Jung, S.H. Lee, T.H. Kim et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2726-2729 (September, 2004 ). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Central University (Taiwan) / National Nano Device Laboratories (Taiwan) / Industrial Technology Research Institute (Taiwan):  "High-reflectivity Pd/Ni/Al/Ti/Au ohmic contacts to p-type GaN for ultraviolet light-emitting diodes." G.T. Chen, C.C. Pan, C.S. Fang, T.C. Huang, J.I. Chyi, M.N. Chang,  S.B. Huang, and J.T. Hsu, Applied Physics Letters, 85(14):2797-2799 (October 4, 2004 ). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Engineering Research Center for Rare Earth Materials (China) / Grirem Advanced Materials Company Ltd (China): "Rare earth phosphors for white LEDs." W.D. Zhuang, X.W. Huang, S.H. Zhang, Y. Fang, Y.S. Hu, and H.Q. He, Light Sources 2004, 182: 167-168 (2004). [URL not available]   

·   Peking University (China) / University of California-San Diego:  "Comment on "Low-resistance ohmic contacts to p-type GaN achieved by the oxidation of Ni/Au films" [J. Appl. Phys. 86, 4491 (1999)]." L.S. Yu and D. Qiao, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(8):4666-4667 (October 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]   

·   Philips Lighting (Netherlands):  "Dynamic road marking module using chip-on-board phosphor-converted white LEDs with application-specific primary optics." E. Lenderink and A.H.M. Raaijmakers, Light Sources 2004, 182:229-230 (2004). [URL not available]   

·   Pohang University of Science and Technology (South Korea): "Ohmic contacts for high power LEDs." H.W. Jang, J.K. Kim, S.Y. Kim, H.K. Yu, and J.L. Lee, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2831-2836 (September, 2004 ). [ Abstract ]

·   R&D Association for Future Electron Devices (Japan): "Low-contact-resistance and smooth-surface Ti/Al/Nb/Au ohmic electrode on AlGaN/GaN heterostructure." T. Nakayama, H. Miyamoto, Y. Ando, Y. Okamoto, T. Inoue, K. Hataya, and M. Kuzuhara, Applied Physics Letters, 85(17):3775-3776 (October 25, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Rohm Company Ltd (Japan) / AIST (Japan): "InGaN-based light-emitting diodes fabricated with transparent Ga-doped ZnO as ohmic p-contact." K. Tamura, K. Nakahara, M. Sakai, A. Nakagawa, N.I.M. Sonobe, H. Takasu, H. Tampo, P. Fons et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2704-2707 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia):  "Properties of GaSb-Based LEDs with grid ohmic contacts." A.N. Imenkov, E.A. Grebenshchikova, B.E. Zhurtanov, T.N. Danilova, M.A. Sipovskaya, N.V. Vlasenko, and Y.P. Yakovlev, Semiconductors, 38(11):1356-1363 (2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "InGaN-based light-emitting diodes with Ni/Au transparent contacts annealed in different ambient gases." J.S. Kwak and Y. Park, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(4):988-992 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Sharp Company Ltd (Japan) / Osaka University (Japan) / Kyoto Institute of Technology (Japan) / Wakayama University (Japan): "Ohmic contact formation on p-type GaN using Pd/Mo electrode without alloying process." E. Kurimoto, M. Hangyo, H. Harima, K. Takatani, M. Ishida, M. Taneya, and K. Kisoda, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 1-Regular Papers Short Notes & Review Papers, 43(10):6988-6991 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd (Japan): "Novel cladding structure for ZnSe-based white LEDs with longer lifetime over 10,000 hours." T. Nakamura, K. Katayama, H. Mori, and S. Fujiwara, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2659-2663 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Tokyo University of Technology (Japan):  "Efficient conversion of blue light into white light by means of rare-earth-ion-doped transparent material." Y. Mita, T. Kobayashi, Y. Miyamoto, O. Ishii, and N. Sawanobori, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2672-2675 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Cambridge (UK) / University of Oxford (UK) / Phconsult Ltd (UK):  "Effects of oxygen plasma treatment on the formation of ohmic contacts to GaN and AlGaN." J. Yan, M.J. Kappers, A. Crossley, C. Mcaleese, W.A. Phillips, and C.J. Humphreys, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Research, 241(12):2820-2824 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Dublin Trinity College (Ireland): "GaN resonant, cavity light-emitting diodes for plastic optical fiber applications." A.J. Shaw, A.L. Bradley, J.F. Donegan, and J.G. Lunney, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 16(9):2006-2008 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Massachusetts-Lowell:  "Comparison of epoxy resins for applications in light-emitting diodes." J.C. Huang, Y.P. Chu, M. Wei, and R.D. Deanin, Advances in Polymer Technology, 23(4):298-306 (Winter, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Minnesota: "Shape-and-solder-directed self-assembly to package semiconductor device segments." W. Zheng and H.O. Jacobs, Applied Physics Letters, 85(16):3635-3637 (October 18, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Nottingham (UK) / Qinetiq Ltd (UK): "Structural and electrical characterization of AuPdAlTi ohmic contacts to AlGaN/GaN with varying Ti content." M.W. Fay, G. Moldovan, N.J. Weston, P.D. Brown, I. Harrison, K.P. Hilton, A. Masterton, D. Wallis et al, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(10):5588-5595 (November 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of South Carolina:  "High-power deep ultraviolet light-emitting diodes based on a micro-pixel design." V. Adivarahan, S. Wu, W.H. Sun, V. Mandavilli, M.S. Shatalov, G. Simin, J.W. Yang, H.P. Maruska et al, Applied Physics Letters, 85(10):1838-1840 (September 6, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Strathclyde (UK): "High-density matrix-addressable AlInGaN-Based 368-nm microarray light-emitting diodes." C.W. Jeon, H.W. Choi, E.R. Gu, and M.D. Dawson, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 16(11):2421-2423 (November 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Yonsei University (South Korea) / Korea University of Technology & Education (South Korea) / Hanyang University (South Korea): "White-light generation through ultraviolet-emitting diode and white-emitting phosphor." J.S. Kim, P.E. Jeon, Y.H. Park, J.C. Choi, H.L. Park, G.C. Kim, and T.W. Kim, Applied Physics Letters, 85(17):3696-3698 (October 25, 2004). [ Abstract ]


D.   Other LED Lighting


·      Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / City University of Hong Kong (China): "The fabrication and optical properties of highly crystalline ultra-long Cu-doped ZnO nanowires." S.M. Zhou, X.H. Zhang, X.M. Meng, K. Zou, X. Fan, S.K. Wu, and S.T. Lee, Nanotechnology, 15(9):1152-1155 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea): "Possible p-type doping with group-I elements in ZnO." E.C. Lee and K.J. Chang, Physical Review B, 70(11):115210 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Korea Photonics Technology Institute (South Korea) / Dong Eui University (South Korea) / Chonnam National University (South Korea): "Improvement of the quality of ZnO substrates by annealing." H.J. Ko, M.S. Han, Y.S. Park, Y.S. Yu, B.I. Kim, S.S. Kim, and J.H. Kim, Journal of Crystal Growth, 269(2-4):493-498 (September 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Kyoto Institute of Technology (Japan): "Preparation of luminescent Si-particles chemically modified by pulsed laser ablation of c-Si under several gas atmospheres." Y. Ishikawa, O. Mizoo, A. Nakahira, and G. Pezzotti, Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, 112(1310):563-566 (October 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   National Academy of Sciences (Ukraine):  "The effect of determined chaos on light collection in optical systems." S.V. Naydenov, Technical Physics, 49(8):1093-1097 (2004). [ Abstract ]

·   National Institute for Materials Science (Japan): "Luminescence in Cu-implanted ZnO thin films." I. Sakaguchi, S. Hishita, and H. Haneda, Applied Surface Science, 237(1-4):358-362 (October 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Tamkang University (Taiwan) / National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center (Taiwan) / National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / National Chiayi University (Taiwan): "Diameter dependence of the electronic structure of ZnO nanorods determined by x-ray absorption spectroscopy and scanning photoelectron microscopy." J.W. Chiou, K.P.K. Kumar, J.C. Jan, H.M. Tsai, C.W. Bao, W.F. Pong, F.Z. Chien, M.H. Tsai et al, Applied Physics Letters, 85(15):3220-3222 (October 11, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Tohoku University (Japan) / Stanley Electric Company Ltd (Japan) / Korea Photon Technology Institute (South Korea):  "Characteristics of dislocations in ZnO layers grown by plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy under different Zn/O flux ratios." A. Setiawan, Z. Vashaei, M.W. Cho, T. Yao, H. Kato, M. Sano, K. Miyamoto, I. Yonenaga et al, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(7):3763-3768 (October 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Magdeburg (Germany):  "Direct evidence for selective impurity incorporation at the crystal domain boundaries in epitaxial ZnO layers." F. Bertram, D. Forster, J. Christen, N. Oleynik, A. Dadgar, and A. Krost, Applied Physics Letters, 85(11):1976-1978 (September 13, 2004). [ Abstract ]


E.   Review Articles


·   Cape Peninsula University of Technology (South Africa): "The bio-influence of trichromatic white LEDs light source: bioresonance phenomenon." S. Matei, Light Sources 2004, 182:607-608 (2004). [URL not available]

·   Hella KG Hueck & Company (Germany): "LEDs in automotive applications." K. Eichhorn and B. Wordenweber, Light Sources 2004, 182:215-216 (2004). [URL not available]

·   Lumileds Lighting LLC:  "LEDs a challenge for lighting." M.G. Craford, Light Sources 2004, 182:3-13 (2004). [URL not available]

·   Meijo University (Japan) / Arizona State University / University of Bristol (UK): "Defect and stress control of AlGaN for fabrication of high performance UV light emitters." H. Amano, A. Miyazaki, K. Iida, T. Kawashima, M. Iwaya, S. Kamiyama, I. Akasaki, R. Liu et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2679-2685 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Nichia Corporation (Japan): "Current status and future prospects of GaN-based LEDs and LDs." T. Mukai, S. Nagahama, T. Kozaki, M. Sano, D. Morita, T. Yanamoto, M. Yamamoto, K. Akashi et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2712-2716 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   OIDA: "Blue laser diode (LD) and light emitting diode (LED) applications." A.A. Bergh, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2740-2754 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Osram Opto Semiconductors:  "Phosphor-converted LEDs take on industrial applications." N. Farchtchian, B. Braune, and H. Brunner, Laser Focus World, 40(9):99+ (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH (Germany): "High brightness LEDs for general lighting applications using the new ThinGaN (TM)-technology." V. Haerle, B. Hahn, S. Kaiser, A. Weimar, S. Bader, F. Eberhard, A. Plossl, and D. Eisert, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 201(12):2736-2739 (September 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Out EV (Germany):  "Characterisation on LEDs especially white SMD-LEDs." A. Mahkow and P. Rotsch, Light Sources 2004, 182:653-654 (2004). [URL not available]

·   Thorn Europhane SA (France): "LEDs optical modelling and simulation for lighting application." J.P. Rami, G. Lorge, and P. Tarroux, Light Sources 2004, 182:545-546 (2004). [URL not available] 

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