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Since 03/15/2005

ISSUE 26:  SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE (Mid-December 2004 to Early February 2005)


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


·   Anna University (India) / Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research (India):  "Optical study of GaN epilayer grown by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition and pulsed laser deposition." P. Premchander, P. Manoravi, M. Joseph, and K. Baskar, Journal of Crystal Growth, 273(3-4):363-367 (January 3, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Beijing Institute of Technology (China):  "High-density, uniform gallium nitride nanorods grown on Au-coated silicon substrate." C.B. Cao, X. Xiang, and H.S. Zhu, Journal of Crystal Growth, 273(3-4):375-380 (January 3, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Catholic University of Nijmegen (Netherlands) / University of Utrecht (Netherlands) / Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "An electrochemical study of photoetching of heteroepitaxial GaN:  kinetics and morphology." L. Macht, J.J. Kelly, J.L. Weyher, A. Grzegorczyk, and P.K. Larsen, Journal of Crystal Growth, 273(3-4):347-356 (January 3, 2005 ). [ Abstract ]

·   Chang Gung University (Taiwan) / National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan) / National Taiwan Ocean University (Taiwan):  "In-rich In1-xGaxN films by metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy." C.A. Chang, C.F. Shih, N.C. Chen, T.Y. Lin, and K.S. Liu, Applied Physics Letters, 85(25):6131-6133 (December 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "Crack-free InAlGaN quaternary alloy films grown on Si(111) substrate by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition." J.J. Wu, D.B. Li, Y. Lu, X.X. Han, J.M. Li, H.Y. Wei, T.T. Kang, X.H. Wang et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 273(1-2):79-85 (December 17, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / Southwest University of Science & Technology (China) / Academy Sinica (China):  "Low-temperature synthesis and characterization of GaN nanocrystals from gallium trichloride precursor." F.S. Liu, Q.L. Liu, J.K. Liang,  G.B. Song, L.T. Yang, J. Luo, Y.Q. Zhou, H.W. Dong et al, Journal of Materials Research, 19(12):3484-3489 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "Alloy compositional fluctuation in InAlGaN epitaxial films." D.B. Li, X. Dong, J. Huang, X. Liu, Z. Xu, Z. Zhang, and Z. Wang, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing, 80(3):649-652 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chonbuk National University (South Korea):  "Growth of high quality GaN epilayers with SixNy inserting layer on Si(III) substrates." K.J. Lee, E.H. Shin, J.Y. Kim, T.S. Oh, and K.Y. Lim, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(S):S756-S759 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Cree Inc / Santa Barbara Technology Center / North Carolina State University:  "High efficiency GaN-based LEDs and lasers on SiC." J. Edmond, A. Abare, M. Bergman, J. Bharathan, K.L. Bunker, D. Emerson, K. Haberern, J. Ibbetson et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):242-250 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Dongguk University (South Korea) / Hanyang University (South Korea) / University of California-Los Angeles:  "Self-assembled GaN quantum dots in GaN/AlxGa1-xN structures grown by PAMBE." G.N. Panin, Y.S. Park, and T.W. Kang, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(S):S840-S843 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Epivalley Company Ltd (South Korea):  "As-grown p-type GaN growth by dimethylhydrazine nitrogen precursor." E.H. Park, J.S. Park, and T.K. Yoo, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):426-431 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Helsinki University of Technology (Finland):  "Passivation of GaAs surface by ultrathin epitaxial GaN layer." J. Riikonen, J. Sormunen, H. Koskenvaara, M. Mattila, M. Sopanen, and H. Lipsanen, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):621-626 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   High Pressure Research Center (Poland) / Radboud University of Nijmegen (Netherlands):  "Growth of AlN, GaN and InN from the solution." S. Krukowski, I. Grzegory, M. Bockowski, B. Lucznik, T. Suski, G. Nowak, J. Borysiuk, M. Wroblewski et al, International Journal of Materials & Product Technology, 22(1-3):226-261 (2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (China):  "Dual wavelength InGaN/GaN multi-quantum well LEDs grown by metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy." Y.D. Qi, H. Liang, W. Tang, Z.D. Lu, and K.M. Lau, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):333-340 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (China):  "GaN-based blue light-emitting diodes grown and fabricated on patterned sapphire substrates by metalorganic vapor-phase epitaxy." Z.H. Feng, Y.D. Qi, Z.D. Lu, and K.M. Lau, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):327-332 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   IMEC (Belgium) / Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium):  "Influence of AlGaN nucleation layers on structural and electrical properties of GaN on 4H-SiC." S. Boeykens, M.R. Leys, M. Germain, R. Belmans, and G. Borghs, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):312-317 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Institute for Materials Research Engineering (Singapore):  "Phase separation in AlGaN/GaN heterojunction grown by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition." P. Chen, S.J. Chua, and Z.L. Miao, Journal of Crystal Growth, 273(1-2):74-78 (December 17, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Institute for Materials Research / Pennsylvania State University:  "In situ stress measurements during MOCVD growth of AlGaN on SIC." J.D. Acord, S. Raghavan, D.W. Snyder, and J.M. Redwing, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):65-71 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Institute of Thin Films & Interfaces (Germany):  "MOVPE GaN growth: determination of activation energy using in-situ reflectometry." N. Kaluza, R. Steins, H. Hardtdegen, and H. Lueth, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):100-105 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Mexico):  "Production of AIN films: ion nitriding versus PVD coating." U. Figueroa, O. Salas, and J. Oseguera, Thin Solid Films, 469-70:295-303 (December 22, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Johannes Kepler University (Austria):  "In situ optical analysis of low temperature MOCVD GaN nucleation layer formation via multiple wavelength ellipsometry." K. Schmidegg, G. Neuwirt, D. Stifter, H. Sitter, and A. Bonanni, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):106-110 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Korea Maritime University (South Korea) / Cheju National University (South Korea) / Andong National University (South Korea) / Nagoya University (Japan):  "Metalorganic-hydride vapor phase epitaxy growth of GaN/AIN on Si substrates." H.J. Lee, K.H. Kim, J.Y. Yi, M. Yang, H.S. Ahn, J.H. Chang, H.S. Kim, S.N. Yi et al, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(S):S813-S815 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Korea University (South Korea) / Kwangwoon University (South Korea) / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "Structure optimization of InGaN-GaN ultraviolet light-emitting diode with a low-energy electron injection mechanism." T.G. Kim, K.C. Kim, D.H. Kim, S.H. Yoon, J.W. Lee, C.S. Sone, and Y.J. Park, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):264-269 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Kyoto University:  "Electrochemical formation of AlN in molten LiCl-KCI-Li3N systems." T. Goto, T. Iwaki, and Y. Ito, Electrochimica Acta, 50(6):1283-1288 (January 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Lehighton Electric Inc:  "Improved process control, lowered costs and reduced risks through the use of non-destructive mobility and sheet carrier density measurements on GaAs and GaN wafers." D. Nguyen, K. Hogan, A. Blew, and M. Cordes, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):59-64 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Linkoping University (Sweden):  "Sublimation epitaxy of AlN on SiC: growth morphology and structural features." A. Kakanakova-Georgieva, P.O.A. Persson, R. Yakimova, L. Hultman, and E. Janzen, Journal of Crystal Growth, 273(1-2):161-166 (December 17, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Max Planck Inst Kohlenforsch (Germany):  "Porosity control in pre-ceramic molecular precursor-derived GaN based materials." G. Chaplais and S. Kaskel, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 14(6):1017-1025 (2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Meijo University (Japan):  "High-quality Al0.12Ga0.88N film with low dislocation density grown on facet-controlled Al0.12Ga0.88N by MOVPE." T. Kawashima, K. Iida, Y. Miyake, A. Honshio, H. Kasugai, M. Imura, M. Iwaya, S. Kamiyama et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):377-380 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Mitsubishi Electric Corp (Japan):  "Surface morphology and composition of GaN subjected to photoelectrochemical etching in KOH aqueous solution." K. Shigyo, Electrochemistry, 72(12):824-826 (December 2004). [Scroll to Abstract ]  

·   Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) / Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden):  "Interface study of AlN grown on Si substrates by radio-frequency magnetron reactive sputtering." J.X. Zhang, Y.Z. Chen, H. Cheng, A. Uddin, S. Yuan, K. Pita, and T.G. Andersson, Thin Solid Films, 471(1-2):336-341 (January 3, 2005). [ Abstract available for purchase ]  

·   National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan):  "Bonding line-patterned In0.5Ga0.5P layer on GaP substrate for the successive growth of high-brightness LED structures." P.C. Liu and Y.C.S. Wu, Electrochemical and Solid State Letters, 8(2):G31-G34 (2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan) / Global Union Technology Corporation (Taiwan):  "Light-output enhancement in a nitride-based light-emitting diode with 22 degrees undercut sidewalls." C.C. Kao, H.C. Kuo, H.W. Huang, J.T. Chu, Y.C. Peng, Y.L. Hsieh, C.Y. Luo, S.C. Wang et al, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 17(1):19-21 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   National Chung Cheng University (Taiwan):  "Influence of low-temperature AlGaN intermediate multilayer structures on the growth mode and properties of GaN." Y.L. Tsai and J.R. Gong, Optical Materials, 27(3):425-428 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   National Chung Hsing University (Taiwan) / National Formosa University (Taiwan):  "Enhanced output power of near-ultraviolet InGaN-GaN LEDs grown on patterned sapphire substrates." D.S. Wuu, W.K. Wang, W.C. Shih, R.H. Horng, C.E. Lee, W.Y. Lin, and J.S. Fang, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 17(2):288-290 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   National Institute of Advanced Science & Technology (Japan) / Meiji University (Japan):  "GaN crystal growth on sapphire substrate using islandlike GaN buffer formed by repetition of thin-layer low-temperature deposition and annealing in rf-plasma molecular beam epitaxy." M. Shimizu, Y. Hirata, G. Piao, and H. Okumura, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 43(12a):L1537-L1539 (December 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   NGK Insulators Ltd (Japan) / Nagoya Institute of Technology (Japan):  "MOVPE growth and characterization of high-Al-content AlGaN/GaN heterostructures on 100-mm-diameter sapphire substrates." M. Miyoshi, M. Sakai, H. Ishikawa, T. Egawa, T. Jimbo, M. Tanaka, and O. Oda, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):293-299 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Nippon EMC Ltd (Japan):  "Facet-controlled three-step growth of high-quality GaN on sapphire substrates by mass-production-type metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy." S. Nitta, J. Yamamoto, Y. Koyama, Y. Ban, K. Wakao, and K. Takahashi, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):438-443 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Nippon Sanso Corporation (Japan):  "Effects of growth pressure on AlGaN and Mg-doped GaN grown using multiwafer metal organic vapor phase epitaxy system." H. Tokunaga, A. Ubukata, Y. Yano, A. Yamaguchi, N. Akutsu, T. Yamasaki, and K. Matsumoto, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):348-352 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   North Carolina State University:  "Preparation and characterization of atomically clean, stoichlometric surfaces of AIN(0001)." W.J. Mecouch, B.P. Wagner, Z.J. Reitmeier, R.F. Davis, C. Pandarinath, B.J. Rodriguez, and R.J. Nemanich, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 23(1):72-77 (January 2005-February 28, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Otto Von Guericke University (Germany):  "GaN heteroepitaxy on Si(001)." F. Schulze, A. Dadgar, J. Blasing, and A. Krost, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):496-499 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Otto Von Guericke University (Germany):  "In situ measurements of strains and stresses in GaN heteroepitaxy and its impact on growth temperature." A. Dadgar, F. Schulze, T. Zettler,  K. Haberland, R. Clos, G. Strassburger, J. Blasing, A. Diez et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):72-75 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Peking University (China):  "Etch-pits, of GaN films with different etching methods." M. Lu, H.Z. Fang, Z.J. Yang, H. Yang, Z.L. Li, R. Qian, G.Y. Zhang, Z. Bei et al, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(S):S673-S675 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Peking University (China) / Shandong Normal University (China):  "Two-step synthesis of one-dimensional single crystalline GaN nanowires." L. Yang, X. Zhang, R. Huang, G.Y. Zhang, and C.S. Xue, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 25(4):582-586 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "Epitaxial lateral overgrowth of semiconductor structures by liquid phase epitaxy." D. Dobosz and Z.R. Zytkiewicz, International Journal of Materials & Product Technology, 22(1-3):50-63 (2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "Gallium nitride growth on sapphire/GaN templates at high pressure and high temperatures." M. Bockowski, I. Grzegory, S. Krukowski, B. Lucznik, M. Wroblewski, G. Kamler, J. Borysiuk, P. Kwiatkowski et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 274(1-2):55-64 (January 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Research Center Juelich (Germany) / Semiconductor Technology Research GmbH (Germany):  "MOVPE process for horizontal reactors with reduced parasitic deposition." H. Hardtdegen, N. Kaluza, R. Steins, R. Schmidt, K. Wirtz, E.V. Yakovlev, R.A. Talalaev, and Y.N. Makarov, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):407-414 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Rhein Westfal TH Aachen (Germany) / Soitec SA (France) / Picogiga International (France) / PANalytical Application Laboratory (Netherlands) / Aixtron AG (Germany):  "Growth and characterization of GaN-based structures on SiCOI-engineered substrates." Y. Dikme, P. Van Gemmern, Y.C. Lin, A. Szymakowski, H. Kalisch, B. Faure, C. Richtarch, H. Larheche et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):500-505 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia):  "Transformation of a short-wavelength emission band of a double-charged intrinsic acceptor into a long-wavelength band in GaSb-based LEDs." E.A. Grebenshchikova, A.N. Imenkov, B.E. Zhurtanov, T.N. Danilova, M.A. Sipovskaya, N.V. Blasenko, and Y.P. Yakovlev, Semiconductors, 38(6):717-723 (2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Sandia National Laboratories:  "Understanding GaN nucleation layer evolution on sapphire." D.D. Koleske, M.E. Coltrin, K.C. Cross, C.C. Mitchell, and A.A. Allerman, Journal of Crystal Growth, 273(1-2):86-99 (December 17, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Sandia National Laboratories:  "Misfit dislocation formation in the AlGaN/GaN heterointerface." J.A. Floro, D.M. Follstaedt, P. Provencio, S.J. Hearne, and S.R. Lee, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(12):7087-7094 (December 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Sanken Electric Company Ltd (Japan):  "Role of AlN/GaN multilayer in crack-free GaN layer growth on 5"phi Si(111) substrate." T. Sugahara, J.S. Lee, and K. Ohtsuka, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 43(12b):L1595-L1597 (December 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Soft Impact Ltd (Russia) / Semiconductor Technology Research GmbH (Germany) / Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia):  "Aluminum incorporation control in AlGaN MOVPE: experimental and modeling study." A.V. Kondratyev, R.A. Talalaev, W.V. Lundin, A.V. Sakharov, A.V. Tsatsul'nikov, E.E. Zavarin, A.V. Fomin, and D.S. Sizov, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):420-425  (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Sophia University (Japan):  "InGaN/GaN multiple quantum disk nanocolumn light-emitting diodes grown on (111)Si substrate." A. Kikuchi, M. Kawai, M. Tada, and K. Kishino, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 43(12a):L1524-L1526 (December 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (Japan) / Kyoto University (Japan):  "Growth mechanism of atmospheric pressure MOVPE of GaN and its alloys:  gas phase chemistry and its impact on reactor design." K. Matsumoto and A. Tachibana, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):360-369 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Technical University Carolo Wilhelmina Braunschweig (Germany) / Otto Von Guericke University (Germany) / Technical University of Ilmenau (Germany):  "Growth of AlxGa1-xN-layers on planar and patterned substrates." U. Rossow, D. Fuhrmann, M. Greve, J. Blasing, A. Krost, G. Ecke, N. Riedel, and A. Hangleiter, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):506-514 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Technical University of Berlin (Germany):  "InN growth and annealing investigations using in-situ spectroscopic ellipsometry." M. Drago, T. Schmidtling, C. Werner, M. Pristovsek, U.W. Pohl, and W. Richter, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):87-93 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Technical University of Berlin (Germany):  "Optimization of GaN MOVPE growth on patterned Si substrates using spectroscopic in situ reflectance." A. Strittmatter, L. Reissmann, T. Trepk, U.W. Pohl, D. Bimberg, and J.T. Zettler, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):76-80 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Technical University of Berlin (Germany) / University of Karlsruhe (Germany):  "Influence of the reactor total pressure on optical properties of MOCVD grown InGaN layers." A. Strittmatter, L. Reissmann, R. Seguin, S. Rodt, A. Brostowski, U.W. Pohl, D. Bimberg, E. Hahn et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):415-419 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology (Japan):  "Thermodynamic analysis of InN and InxGa1-xN MOVPE using various nitrogen sources." Y. Kumagai, J. Kikuchi, Y. Matsuo, Y. Kangawa, K. Tanaka, and A. Koukitu, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):341-347 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology (Japan) / Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industries Co Ltd (Japan):  "Influence of laser power on crystalline quality of InGaN with high indium content grown by pulse laser-assisted MOVPE." Y. Kangawa, N. Kawaguchi, Y. Kumagai, and A. Koukitua, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):444-448 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Toyohashi University of Technology (Japan) / NGK Insulators Ltd (Japan):  "Growth and characterization of AlInN on AlN template." T. Fujimori, H. Imai, A. Wakahara, H. Okada, A. Yoshida,  T. Shibata, and M. Tanaka, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):381-385 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Bourgogne (France) / University of Grenoble (France) / RSA Le Rubis SA (France):  "Optical and structural studies of GaN 3D structures selectively grown by MOCVD." P. Viste, I. Colombier, F. Donatini, J.C. Vial, P. Baldeck, R. Herino, A. Duc-Mauge, J. Godfroyd et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):466-474 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of California-Berkeley:  "Nucleation and growth of InN thin films using conventional and pulsed MOVPE." M.C. Johnson, S.L. Konsek, A. Zettl, and E.D. Bourret-Courchesne, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):400-406 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of California-Santa Barbara:  "Growth of AlN by the chemical vapor reaction process and its application to lateral overgrowth on patterned sapphire substrates." K. Fujito, T. Hashimoto, K. Samonji, J.S. Speck, and S. Nakamura, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):370-376 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of California-Santa Barbara / AF Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute (Russia):  "Structural and morphological evolution of GaN grown by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition on SiC substrates using an AlN initial layer." B. Moran, F. Wu, A.E. Romanov, U.K. Mishra, S.P. Denbaars, and J.S. Speck, Journal of Crystal Growth, 273(1-2):38-47 (December 17, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Cambridge (UK):  "Strain effects of AIN interlayers for MOVPE growth of crack-free AlGaN and AIN/GaN multilayers on GaN." C. Mcaleese, M.J. Kappers, F.D.G. Rayment, P. Cherns, and C.J. Humphreys, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):475-480 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Cambridge (UK) / University of Oxford (UK):  "The influence of ammonia on the growth mode in InGaN/GaN heteroepitaxy." R.A. Oliver, M.J. Kappers, C.J. Humphreys, and G.A.D. Briggs, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):393-399 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Florida:  "Growth and characterization of single-crystalline gallium nitride using (100) LiAlO2 substrates." M.D. Reed, O.M. Kryliouk, M.A. Mastro, and T.J. Anderson, Journal of Crystal Growth, 274(1-2):14-20 (January 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of New Mexico:  "Phase control of GaN on Si by nanoscale faceting in metalorganic vapor-phase epitaxy." S.C. Lee, X.Y. Sun, S.D. Hersee, and S.R.J. Brueck, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):2-8 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Nijmegen (Netherlands) / Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "Influence of the nucleation layer morphology and epilayer structure on the resistivity of GaN films grown on c-plane sapphire by MOCVD." A.P. Grzegorczyk, L. Macht, P.R. Hageman, J.L. Weyher, and P.K. Larsen, Journal of Crystal Growth, 273(3-4):424-430 (January 3, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Orleans (France) / University of Paris (France):  "Improvement of the PLD process assisted by RF plasma for AlN growth." A. Basillais, R. Benzerga, H. Sanchez, E. Le Menn, C. Boulmer-Leborgne, and J. Perriere, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing, 80(4):851-859 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Pennsylvania:  "Effect of the polar surface on GaN nanostructure morphology and growth orientation." C.Y. Nam, D. Tham, and J.E. Fischer, Applied Physics Letters, 85(23):5676-5678 (December 6, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Stuttgart (Germany):  "Characterisation of quaternary AlInGaN thick layers and quantum wells grown by MOVPE." V. Perez-Solorzano, A. Groening, R. Haerle, H. Schweizer, and M. Jetter, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):386-392 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Stuttgart (Germany):  "Selective growth of GaInN quantum dot structures." M. Jetter, V. Perez-Solorzano, A. Groening, M. Ubl, H. Graebeldinger, and H. Schweizer, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):204-210 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Tokyo (Japan):  "Formation of high-density GaN self-assembled quantum dots by MOCVD." K. Hoshino and Y. Arakawa, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):161-166 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Tsukuba (Japan) / JST (Japan) / RIKEN Institute of Physical & Chemical Research (Japan) / NIMS (Japan) / Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan) / University of Shizuoka (Japan):  "Reduction of point defect density in cubic GaN epilayers on (001)  GaAs substrates using AlxGa1-xN/GaN superlattice underlayers." S.F. Chichibu, M. Sugiyama, T. Nozaka, T. Suzuki, T. Onuma, K. Nakajima, T. Aoyama, M. Sumiya et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):481-488 (December 10,  2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Ulm (Germany):  "Marker layers for the development of a multistep GaNFACELO process." F. Habel, P. Bruckner, and F. Scholz, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):515-519 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Wisconsin:  "Antimony as a surfactant during the growth of GaN-based GaNAs alloys by metal organic vapor-phase epitaxy." A. Kimura, Z.Y. Liu, and T.F. Kuech, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):432-437 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   US Air Force / University of Dayton:  "Optical study of implantation damage recovery from Si-implanted GaN." J.A. Fellows, Y.K. Yeo, M.Y. Ryu, and R.L. Hengehold, Solid State Communications, 133(4):213-217 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Veeco TurboDisc Operations:  "In situ metrology advances in MOCVD growth of GaN-based materials." M. Belousov, B. Volf, J.C. Ramer, E.A. Armour, and A. Gurary, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):94-99 (December 10,  2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Veeco TurboDisc Operations / Rutgers State University:  "Sapphire substrate misorientation effects on GaN nucleation layer properties." D. Lu, D.I. Florescu, D.S. Lee, V. Merai, J.C. Ramer, A. Parekh, and E.A. Armour, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):353-359 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Yantai University (China):  "Fabrication and optical property of silicon oxide layer coated semiconductor gallium nitride nanowires." J. Zhang, L.D. Zhang, F.H. Jiang, Y.D. Yang, and J.P. Li, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 109(1):151-154 (January 13, 2005). [ Abstract ]


B.   Materials and Device Design Properties


·   AF Ioffe Physico-Technico Institute (Russia) / Institute for Chemical Problems of Microelectronics (Russia):  "Influence of extended structural defects on the characteristics of electroluminescence in efficient silicon light-emitting diodes." N.A. Sobolev, A.M. Emel'yanov, E.I. Shek, and V.I. Vdovin, Gettering and Defect Engineering in Semiconductor Technology, 95-96:283-288 (2004). [Scroll to Abstract ]

·   AF Ioffe Physico-Technico Institute (Russia):  "Efficiency improvement of AlGaInN LEDs advanced by ray-tracing analysis." V. Zabelin, D.A. Zakheim, and S.A. Gurevich, IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, 40(12):1675-1686 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Center for Materials Information Technology (India) / Korea Research Institute of Standards & Science (South Korea) / Chungbuk National University (South Korea) / Yonsei University (South Korea):  "Blue luminescence from the InGaN multiple quantum wells." A.K. Viswanath, J.I. Lee, S.T. Kim, G.M. Yang, H.J. Lee, and D. Kim, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 25(4):390-394 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "Origin of the blueshift in the infrared absorbance of intersubband transitions in AlxGa1-x/GaN multiple quantum wells." J.M. Li, X. Han, J.J. Wu, X.L. Liu, Q.S. Zhu, and Z.G. Wang, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 25(4):575-581 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / Peking University (China):  "Depth distribution of the strain in the GaN layer with low-temperature AlN interlayer on Si(111) substrate studied by Rutherford backscattering/channeling." Y. Lu, G.W. Cong, X.L. Liu, D.C. Lu, Z.G. Wang, and M.F. Wu, Applied Physics Letters, 85(23):5562-5564 (December 6, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Chungbuk National University (South Korea) / Dongguk University (South Korea) / Seoul National University (South Korea):  "Optical properties of In-rich InGaN/GaN single quantum well structures with high density of clusters." Y.P. Sun, Y.H. Cho, H.M. Kim, T.W. Kang, S.Y. Kwon, and E. Yoon, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(S):S615-S617 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   CNRS (France):  "Optical properties of high-Al-content crack free Al(x)Ga1-N-x (x <  0.67) films grown on Si(111) by molecular-beam epitaxy." F. Natali, D. Byrne, M. Leroux, F. Semond, and J. Massies, Solid State Communications, 132(10):679-682 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Defense Research & Development Canada (Canada) / University of Montreal (Canada) / National Research Council Canada (Canada):  "Proton radiation damage at low temperature in GaAs and GaN light-emitting diodes." S.M. Khanna, D. Estan, A. Houdayer, H.C. Liu, and R. Dudek, IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, 51(6):2, P.3585-3594 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Dongguk University (South Korea) / Hanyang University (South Korea):  "Photoluminescence studies of GaN nanorods on Si (111) substrates grown by molecular-beam epitaxy." Y.S. Park, C.M. Park, D.J. Fu, T.W. Kang, and J.E. Oh, Applied Physics Letters, 85(23):5718-5720 (December 6, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Dublin City University (Ireland) / Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory / State University Ghent (Belgium) / Thomas Swan & Company Ltd (UK):  "Evaluation of the optical properties of epitaxial lateral overgrown gallium nitride on sapphire and the role of optically active metastable defects using cathodoluminescence and photoluminescence spectroscopy." B.J. Ryan, D.P. Lowney, M.O. Henry, P.J. Mcnally, E. Mcglynn, K. Jacobs, and L. Considine, Thin Solid Films, 473(2):308-314 (February 14, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (South Korea):  "Variational method for the lowest conduction subband of undoped AlGaN/GaN single heterojunctions." K.S. Lee, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(6):1683-1686 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Hanyang University (South Korea) / Kyungpook National University (South Korea) / Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea):  "Microstructural properties and atomic arrangements in GaN/sapphire and AlxGa1-xN/AlN/GaN/sapphire heterostructures." T.W. Kim, D.U. Lee, H.S. Lee, J.Y. Lee, J.H. Lee, and J.H. Lee, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(12):7118-7121 (December 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Hanyang University (South Korea) / National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology (Japan):  "Blue luminescence from amorphous GaN films deposited by pulsed-laser ablation at room temperature." S.H. Shim, K.B. Shim, J.W. Yoon, Y. Shimizu, T. Sasaki, and N. Koshizaki,  Thin Solid Films, 472(1-2):11-15 (January 24, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (China) / Rhein Westfal TH Aachen (Germany) / Aixtron AG (Germany):  "Characterization of GaN grown on patterned Si(111) substrates." D. Wang, Y. Dikme, S. Jia, K.J. Chen, K.M. Lau, P. Van Gemmern, Y.C. Lin, H. Kalisch et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):489-495 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Hosei University (Japan):  "Filled tetrahedral semiconductor Li3AlN2 studied with optical absorption: Application of the interstitial insertion rule." K. Kushida, Y. Kaneko, and K. Kuriyama, Physical Review B, 70(23):233303 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Institute of Materials Research & Engineering (Singapore) / NUS (Singapore):  "Effects of periodic delta-doping on the properties of GaN: Si films grown on Si(111) substrates." L.S. Wang, K.Y. Zang, S. Tripathy, and S.J. Chua, Applied Physics Letters, 85(24):5881-5883 (December 13, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Institute of Materials Research & Engineering (Singapore) / Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd (Japan):  "Near-field optical characterization of GaN and InxGa1-xN/GaN heterostructures grown on freestanding GaN substrates." S.J. Chua, S. Tripathy, P. Chen, E. Takasuka, and M. Ueno, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 25(4):356-365  (January 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Korea Basic Science Institute (South Korea) / Korea University (South Korea):  "Effects of extended dislocations on charge distribution in GaN epilayer." H. Choi, E.K. Koh, Y.M. Cho, J. Jin, D. Byun, and M. Yoon, Microelectronics Journal, 36(1):25-28 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Korea Maritime University (South Korea) / Cheju National University (South Korea) / Andong National University (South Korea):  "Effect of interface on the optical properties of GaN grown by HVPE." S.N. Yi, H.S. Ahn, M. Yang, K.H. Kim, H. Kim, J.Y. Yi, J.H. Chang, H.S. Kim et al, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(S):S598-S600 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Korea Research Institute of Standards & Science (South Korea) / Samsung Electro-Mechanics Company Ltd (South Korea) / Mokwon University (South Korea):  "Structural and optical characterizations of InxGa1-xN/GaN (0.15 ≤ x  ≤ 0.30) multi-quantum well structures." C.S. Kim, S.J. Lee, S.K. Noh, K. Lee, S. Kim, K.J. Lee, and Y.D. Choi, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(S):S509-S512 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Kyushu University (Japan) / Fuji Xerox Company Ltd (Japan):  "Effects of Mg doping on growth and structures of polycrystalline GaN by remote plasma MOCVD." T. Iwanaga, S. Yagi, Y. Ikoma, and T. Motooka, Journal of Crystal Growth, 274(1-2):1-5 (January 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Linkoping University (Sweden) / Macquarie University (Australia) / Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) / Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) / Helsinki University of Technology (Finland) / HMA (Sweden):  "Characterization of mass-transport grown GaN by hydride vapour-phase epitaxy." T. Paskova, P.P. Paskov, E.M. Goldys, E. Valcheva, V. Darakchieva, U. Sodervall, M. Godlewski, M. Zielinski et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 273(1-2):118-128 (December 17, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Nagoya Institute of Technology (Japan):  "Characterization of GaInN light-emitting diodes with distributed Bragg reflector grown on Si." H. Ishikawa, B. Zhang, K. Asano, T. Egawa, and T. Jimbo, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):322-326 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Nanjing University (China) / Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / University of Tokyo (Japan):  "Quantum and transport scattering times in modulation-doped AlxGa1-xN/GaN single quantum wells." Z.W. Zheng, B. Shen, Z.J. Qiu, Y.S. Gui, N. Tang, J. Liu, D.J. Chen, R. Zhang et al, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing, 80(1):39-42 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   National Chung Cheng University (Taiwan) / South Taiwan University of Technology (Taiwan):  "Molecular dynamics investigation of the mechanical properties of gallium nitride nanotubes under tension and fatigue." Y.R. Jeng, P.C. Tsai, and T.H. Fang, Nanotechnology, 15(12):1737-1744 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   National Institute for Advance Science & Technology (Japan) / Hanyang University (South Korea):  "Quantum confinement effect of nanocrystalline GaN films prepared by pulsed-laser ablation under various Ar pressures." J.W. Yoon, T. Sasaki, C.H. Roh, S.H. Shim, K.B. Shim, and N. Koshizaki, Thin Solid Films, 471(1-2):273-276 (January 3, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   National Taiwan University (Taiwan) / National Sun Yat Sen University (Taiwan):  "Exchange-enhanced g-factors in an Al0.25Ga0.75N/GaN two-dimensional electron system." K.S. Cho, T.Y. Huang, C.P. Huang, Y.H. Chiu, C.T. Liang, Y.F. Chen, and I. Lo, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(12):7370-7373 (December 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Pacific Northwest National Laboratory:  "Wannier orbitals and bonding properties of interstitial and antisite defects in GaN." F. Gao, E.J. Bylaska, A. El-Azab, and W.J. Weber, Applied Physics Letters, 85(23):5565-5567 (December 6, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Paul Drude Institut fur Festkorperelekt (Germany):  "Polarization filtering by nonpolar M-plane GaN films on LiAlO2." P. Misra, Y.J. Sun, O. Brandt, and H.T. Grahn, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(12):7029-7035 (December 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Qinetiq (UK):  "Composition measurement in strained AlGaN epitaxial layers using x-ray diffraction." D.J. Wallis, A.M. Keir, R.S. Balmer, D.E.J. Soley, and T. Martin, Applied Physics Letters, 85(26):6359-6361 (December 27, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Research Institute of Applied Physics (Iran) / University of Western Australia (Australia):  "The effects of GaN capping layer thickness on two-dimensional electron mobility in GaN/AlGaN/GaN heterostructures." A. Asgari, M. Kalafi, and L. Faraone, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 25(4):431-437 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea) / Seoul National University (South Korea) / Chungbuk National University (South Korea):  "Investigation of optical and electrical properties of Mg-doped p-InxGa1-xN, p-GaN and p-AlyGa1-yN grown by MOCVD." S.N. Lee, J. Son, T. Sakong, W. Lee, H. Paek, E. Yoon, J. Kim, Y.H. Cho et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):455-459 (December 10,  2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Sandia National Laboratories / Arizona State University:  "In situ measurements of the critical thickness for strain relaxation in AlGaN/GaN heterostructures." S.R. Lee, D.D. Koleske, K.C. Cross, J.A. Floro, K.E. Waldrip, A.T. Wise, and S. Mahajan, Applied Physics Letters, 85(25):6164-6166 (December 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Sensor Electric Technology Inc / University of South Carolina:  "AlGaN-based 280 nm light-emitting diodes with continuous-wave power exceeding 1 mW at 25 mA." J.P. Zhang, X. Hu, Y. Bilenko, J. Deng, A. Lunev, M.S. Shur, R. Gaska, M. Shatalov et al, Applied Physics Letters, 85(23):5532-5534 (December 6, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Silla University (South Korea) / KIST (South Korea) / Korea University (South Korea) / Toyohashi University of Technology (Japan) / AIST (Japan):  "Red emission from Eu-implanted GaN." C.S. Son, S.I. Kim, Y.H. Kim, Y.T. Kim, I.H. Choi, A. Wakahara, H. Tanoue, and M. Ogura, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(S):S519-S521 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Soft Impact Ltd (Russia) / St Petersburg Branch Joint Supercomputer Center (Russia):  "Statistical model of ternary group-III nitrides." S.Y. Karpov, N.I. Podolskaya, I.A. Zhmakin, and A.I. Zhmakin, Physical Review B, 70(23):235203 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd (Japan) / RIKEN (Japan):  "Advantages of GaN substrates in InAlGaN quaternary ultraviolet-light-emitting diodes." K. Akita, T. Nakamura, and H. Hirayama, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 1-Regular Papers Short Notes & Review Papers, 43(12):8030-8031 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Technical University of Lodz (Poland) / University of New Mexico:  "The modified k.p method to investigate polarization effects in nitride quantum-well devices." J. Galczak, R.P. Sarzala, and W. Nakwaski, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 25(4):504-514 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   TH Darmstadt (Germany) / Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH (Germany):  "Resonant-cavity light-emitting diodes: quantum noise and spatial emission characteristics." R.H. Birkner, J. Kaiser, W. Elsasser, and C. Jung, Applied Physics B-Lasers and Optics, 79(8):963-967 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Calcutta (India):  "Effect of polarization on two-dimensional carrier distribution in nitride quantum wells." B. Lahiri, R. Datta, and S. Kundu, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 25(4):449-455 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Dayton / US Air Force:  "Electrical activation studies of Si-implanted Al(x)G(1-x)N as a function of ion dose, anneal temperature and anneal time." M.Y. Ryu, Y.K. Yeo, E.A. Moore, and R.L. Hengehold, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(S):S522-S525 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Magdeburg (Germany):  "Impact of thermal annealing on the characteristics of InGaN/GaN LEDs on Si(111)." K. Fehse, A. Dadgar, A. Krtschil, T. Riemann, T. Hempel, J. Christen, and A. Krost, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):251-256 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Metz (France) / University of Montpellier (France):  "Does in-bonding delay GaN-segregation in GaInAsN? A Raman study." T. Tite, O. Pages, and E. Tournie, Applied Physics Letters, 85(24) December 13, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of North Texas / Virginia Commonwealth University / Waseda University (Japan):  "Coupling of spontaneous emission from GaN-AlN quantum dots into silver surface plasmons." A. Neogi, H. Morkoc, T. Kuroda, and A. Tackeuchi, Optics Letters, 30(1):93-95 (January 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Sains (Malaysia) / Ohio University / Spire Corporation:  "Characteristics of low-temperature-grown GaN films on Si(111) ." Z. Hassan, Y.C. Lee, F.K. Yam, K. Ibrahim, M.E. Kordesch, W. Halverson, and P.C. Colter, Solid State Communications, 133(5):283-287 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Science & Technology (China):  "First-principle study on GaN(1010) surface structure." Y.H. Li, P.S. Xu, H.B. Pan, F.Q. Xu, and C.K. Xie, Acta Physica Sinica, 54(1):317-322 (January 2005). [No URL available]

·   University of Sheffield (UK) / Tianjin University (China):  "Study of stimulated emission from InGaN/GaN multiple quantum well structures." T. Wang, P.J. Parbrook, M.A. Whitehead, W.H. Fan, and A.M. Fox, Journal of Crystal Growth, 273(1-2):48-53 (December 17, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Strathclyde (UK) / National University of Singapore (Singapore):  "Exposure of defects in GaN by plasma etching." H.W. Choi, C. Liu, M.G. Cheong, J. Zhang, and S.J. Chua, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing, 80(2):405-407 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Washington:  "Structural, optical and electrical properties of GaN and InGaN films grown by MOCVD." K. Poochinda, T.C. Chen, T.G. Stoebe, and N.L. Ricker, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):460-465 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   US Navy Research Laboratory:  "Theoretical study of the influence of strain and polarization on performance of AlGaN/4H-SiC HBT." M.A. Mastro, C.R. Eddy, N.D. Bassim, M.E. Twigg, A. Edwards, R.L. Henry, and R.H. Holm, Solid-State Electronics, 49(2):251-256 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   US Navy Research Laboratory / University of Florida / NIST:  "Influence of polarity on GaN thermal stability." M.A. Mastro, O.M. Kryliouk, T.J. Anderson, A. Davydov, and A. Shapiro, Journal of Crystal Growth, 274(1-2):38-46 (January 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Veeco TurboDisc Operations:  "AFM and temperature-dependent photoluminescence studies of the degree of localization induced by quantum-dot like states in InGaN single quantum well light emitting diodes grown by MOCVD on (0001) sapphire." D.I. Florescu, J.C. Ramer, V.N. Merai, A. Parekh, D. Lu, D.S. Lee, and E.A. Armour, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):449-454 (December 10,  2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Vilnius State University (Lithuania) / Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute / Sensor Electronic Technology Inc / University of South Carolina:  "Lifetime of nonequilibrium carriers in high-Al-content AlGaN epilayers ." J. Mickevicius, R. Aleksiejunas, M.S. Shur, G. Tamulaitis, R.S.Q. Fareed, J.P. Zhang, R. Gaska, and M.A. Khan, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 202(1):126-130 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Wuhan University (China):  "Studies of the third-order nonlinear optical susceptibility for InxGa1-xN/GaN cylinder quantum dots." L.M. Liu, J.J. Li, and G.G. Xiong, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 25(4):466-471 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]


C.   Packaging and Reliability


·   Arizona State University / Nichia Corporation (Japan):  "Atomic arrangement at the Au/p-GaN interface in low-resistance contacts." H. Omiya, F.A. Ponce, H. Marui, S. Tanaka, and T. Mukai, Applied Physics Letters, 85(25):6143-6145 (December 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Chang Gung University (Taiwan):  "Application of modified transmission line model to measure p-type GaN contact." N.C. Chen, C.Y. Tseng,  A.P. Chiu, C.F. Shih, and P.H. Chang, Applied Physics Letters, 85(25):6086-6088 (December 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "A mesoporous template route to the low-temperature preparation of efficient green light emitting Zn2SiO4: Mn phosphors." L.M. Xiong, J.L. Shi, J.L. Gu, L. Li, W.M. Huang, J.H. Gao, and M.L. Ruan, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 109(2):731-735 (January 20, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Da Yeh University (Taiwan) / National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan):  "A novel transparent ohmic contact of indium tin oxide to n-type GaN." J.D. Hwang, G.H. Yang, W.T. Chang,  C.C. Lin, R.W. Chuang, and S.J. Chang, Microelectronic Engineering, 77(1):71-75 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals & Grirem Advanced Materials Company Ltd (China) / Central South University (China):  "Preparation and luminescent properties of (Ca1-xSr,)S: Eu2+  red-emitting phosphor for white LED." Y.S. Hu, W.D. Zhuang, H.Q. Ye, S.S. Zhang, Y. Fang, and X.W. Huang, Journal of Luminescence, 111(3):139-145 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea):  "Highly transparent Ag/SnO2 ohmic contact to p-type GaN for ultraviolet light-emitting diodes." J.O. Song and T.Y. Seong, Applied Physics Letters, 85(26):6374-6376 (December 27, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea):  "Low-resistivity and transparent indium-oxide-doped ZnO ohmic contact to p-type GaN." J.H. Lim, D.K. Hwang, H.S. Kim, J.Y. Oh, J.H. Yang, R. Navamathavan, and S.J. Park, Applied Physics Letters, 85(25):6191-6193 (December 20, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea) / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea) / Samsung Electro-Mechanics Company Ltd (South Korea):  "Improvement of the luminous intensity of light-emitting diodes by using highly transparent Ag-indium tin oxide p-type ohmic contacts." J.O. Song, D.S. Leem, J.S. Kwak, Y. Park, S.W. Chae, and T.Y. Seong, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 17(2):291-293 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Kwang-ju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea) / LG Innotek (South Korea):  "Low resistance and high reflectance Pt/Rh contacts to p-type GaN for GaN-based flip chip light-emitting diodes." J.R. Lee, S.I. Na,  J.H. Jeong, S.N. Lee, J.S. Jang, S.H. Lee, J.J. Jung, J.O. Song et al, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 152(1):G92-G94 (2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Pennsylvania State University / Georgia Institute of Technology:  "Ohmic contacts to p-type Al0.45Ga0.55N." B.A. Hull, S.E. Mohney, U. Chowdhury, and R.D. Dupuis, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(12):7325-7331 (December 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Pohang University of Science & Technology (South Korea):  "Mechanism for ohmic contact formation of Ni/Ag contacts on p-type GaN." H.W. Jang and J.L. Lee, Applied Physics Letters, 85(24):5920-5922 (December 13, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Seoul National University (South Korea) / Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea):  "Y3Al5O12: Ce-0.05 phosphor coatings on a flexible substrate for use in white light-emitting diodes." J.H. Yum, S.S. Kim, and Y.E. Sung, Colloids and Surfaces A-Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 251(1-3):203-207 (Dec 20 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd (Japan) / Tottori University (Japan):  "The role of N-related point defects in the degradation process of ZnSe-based white light-emitting diodes." K. Katayama, M. Adachi, T. Abe, A. Urata, S. Tsutsumi, N. Inoue, T. Nakamura, and K. Ando, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(11):6789-6793 (December 1, 2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   Sunchon National University (South Korea) / Pohang Accelerator Laboratory (South Korea):  "Genetic algorithm-assisted combinatorial search for new red phosphors of high efficiency at soft ultraviolet excitation." K.S. Sohn, B.I. Kim, and N. Shin, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 151(12):H243-H248 (2004). [ Abstract ]  

·   University of Cincinnati / Extreme Photonix LLC / Cranfield University (UK) / Intel Corporation / Oregon State University:  "High brightness ZnS and GaN electroluminescent devices using PZT thick dielectric layers." C. Munasinghe, J. Heikenfeld, R. Dorey, R. Whatmore, J.P. Bender, J.F. Wager, and A.J. Steckl, IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 52(2):194-203 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Yonsei University (South Korea):  "Emission color variation of M2SiO4: Eu2+ (M=Ba, Sr, Ca) phosphors for light-emitting diode." J.S. Kim, P.E. Jeon, J.C. Choi, and H.L. Park, Solid State Communications, 133(3):187-190 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]


D.   Other LED Lighting


·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "Preparation and photoluminescence of Sc-doped ZnO nanowires." S.M. Zhou, X.H. Zhang, X.M. Meng, X. Fan, S.K. Wu, and S.T. Lee, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 25(4):587-591 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / Beijing University of Technology (China):  "Controlled growth of O-polar ZnO epitaxial film by oxygen radical preconditioning of sapphire substrate." Z.X. Mei, Y. Wang, X.L. Du, M.J. Ying, Z.Q. Zeng, H. Zheng, J.F. Jia, Q.K. Xue et al, Journal of Applied Physics, 96(12):7108-7111 (December 15, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / Beijing University of Technology (China):  "Defect characteristics of ZnO film grown on (0001) sapphire with an ultrathin gallium wetting layer." Y. Wang, X.L. Du, Z.X. Mei, Z.Q. Zeng, Q.Y. Xu, Q.K. Xue, and Z. Zhang, Journal of Crystal Growth, 273(1-2):100-105 (December 17, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Dong-A University (South Korea):  "Structural and optical properties of ZnO thin films grown by RF magnetron sputtering on Si substrates." T.E. Park, D.C. Kim, B.H. Kong, and H.K. Cho, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(S):S697-S700 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea):  "Strong blue-green luminescence of silicon-rich silicon oxide with doping of C and TB." S.Y. Seo, K.S. Cho, and J.H. Shin, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(S):S689-S692 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Kyoto University (Japan):  "Fabrication and characterization of self- and artificially-assembled ZnO nanodots." S.W. Kim, M. Ueda, and S. Fujita, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 45(S):S803-S807 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Max Planck Institute of Microstructural Physics (Germany) / University of Magdeburg (Germany):  "A low-temperature evaporation route for ZnO nanoneedles and nanosaws." H.J. Fan, R. Scholz, A. Dadgar, A. Krost, and M. Zacharias, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing, 80(3):457-460 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Nanjing University (China) / Edax Inc / Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "ZnO well-faceted fibers with periodic junctions." L.S. Huang, S. Wright, S.G. Yang, D.Z. Shen, B.X. Gu, and Y.W. Du, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 108(52):19901-19903 (December 30, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Otto Von Guericke University (Germany) / Akzo Nobel Chemicals HPMO (Germany):  "Heteroepitaxy and nitrogen doping of high-quality ZnO ." A. Dadgar, N. Oleynik, J. Blasing, S. Deiter, D. Forster, F. Bertram, A. Diez, M. Seip et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4):800-804 (December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Pohang University of Science & Technology (South Korea):  "The growth and optical properties of ZnO nanowires at the junctions of nanowalls." C. Xu, M. Kim, S. Chung, and D.E. Kim, Solid State Communications, 132(12):837-840 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   Pusan National University (South Korea) / Pohang University of Science &  Technology (South Korea):  "Optical and structural properties of self-assembled ZnO nanocrystals." T.B. Hur, Y.H. Hwang, H.K. Kim, and I.J. Lee, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 46(1):120-123 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Magdeburg (Germany):  "Microscopic spatial distribution of bound excitons in high-quality ZnO." F. Bertram, D. Forster, J. Christen, N. Oleynik, A. Dadgar, and A. Krost, Journal of Crystal Growth, 272(1-4) December 10, 2004). [ Abstract ]


E.   Review Articles


·   Indian Institute of Technology (India):  "Silicon - a new substrate for GaN growth." S. Pal and C. Jacob, Bulletin of Materials Science, 27(6):501-504 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   International University Bremen (Germany) / Infineon Technology (Germany):  "Prospects for new wafer types and materials in semiconductor technology and factors for their successful introduction." W. Bergholz, J. Wittmann, R. Winkler, H. Tews, and R. Fehlhaber, Gettering and Defect Engineering in Semiconductor Technology, 95-96:665-674 (2004). [ Abstract ]

·   NTT Basic Research Laboratories (Japan):  "Progress in nitride semiconductors from GaN to InN - MOVPE growth and characteristics." T. Matsuoka, Superlattices and Microstructures, 37(1):19-32 (January 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Paul Drude Institut fur Festkorperelekt (Germany):  "Hydrogen-impurity complexes in III-V semiconductors." W. Ulrici, Reports on Progress in Physics, 67(12):2233-2286 (December 2004). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Florida / US Air Force:  "Recent progress in processing and properties of ZnO." S.J. Pearton, D.P. Norton, K. Ip, Y.W. Heo, and T. Steiner, Progress in Materials Science, 50(3):293-340 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]

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