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Since 06/29/2005

ISSUE 27:  SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE (Mid February 2005 to Mid May 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


·   Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (Italy) / University of Sido Bel Abbes (Algeria) / ENSICAEN (France):  "Ordering effects on the electronic structures of AlN/GaN, InN/GaN and InN/AlN superlattices." A. Lakdja, B. Bouhafs, and P. Ruterana, Computational Materials Science, 33(1-3):157-162 (2005). [ Abstract

·   Arizona State University:  "Epitaxial growth of ZrB2(0001) on Si(111) for III-nitride applications: A review." J. Tolle, J. Kouvetakis, D.W. Kim, S. Mahajan, A.V.G. Chizmeshya, C.W. Hu, A. Bell,  F.A. Ponce et al, Chinese Journal of Physics, 43(1):2, P.233-248 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (Bulgaria) / Technological Institute of Aeronautics (Brazil) / FZR (Germany) / Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv (Bulgaria):  "AlN films obtained by a broad energy nitrogen ion implantation and rapid thermal annealing process." K.G. Grigorov, I. Nedkov, G. Beshkov, C. Angelov, H.S. Maciel, W. Matz, R. Groetzchel, and N. Velchev, Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, 7(1):381-384 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Carnegie Mellon University/ Virginia Commonwealth University:  "Effects of hydrogen on the morphology and electrical properties of GaN grown by plasma-assisted molecular-beam epitaxy." Y. Dong, R.M. Feenstra, D.W. Greve, J.C. Moore, M.D. Sievert, and A.A. Baski, Applied Physics Letters, 86(12):121914 (March 21, 2005). [ Abstract

·   Chang Gung University (Taiwan) / National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan):  "Blue, green and white InGaN light-emitting diodes grown on Si." C.F. Shih, N.C. Chen, C.A. Chang, and K.S. Liu, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 44(1-7):L140-L143 (2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "Design of the low-temperature AlN interlayer for GaN grown on Si(111) substrate." G.W. Cong, Y. Lu, W.Q. Peng, X.L. Liu, X.H. Wang, and Z.G. Wang, Journal of Crystal Growth, 276(3-4):381-388(April 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences(China): "Effects of different modified underlayer surfaces on growth and optical properties of InGaN quantum dots." X.X. Han, J.M. Li, J.J. Wu, X.H. Wang, D.B. Li, X.L. Liu, P.D. Han, Q.S. Zhu et al, Vacuum, 77(3):307-314 (February 18, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences(China): "The growth of gamma-LiAlO2 layer with a highly-preferred orientation on (0001) sapphire." S.Z. Li, W.Q. Yang, S.M. Zhou, and J. Xu, Science in China Series E-Engineering & Materials Science, 48(1):116-120 (February 2005). [No URL available]   

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences(China): "Highly-oriented AlN thin films on Si(100) substrates by pulsed laser deposition." X. Zhang, T.L. Chen, and X.M. Li, Journal of Inorganic Materials, 20(2):419-424 (March 2005). [No URL available]   

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "Low-temperature growth of InN by MOCVD and its characterization." Y. Huang, H. Wang, Q. Sun, J. Chen, D.Y. Li, Y.T. Wang, and H. Yang, Journal of Crystal Growth, 276(1-2):13-18 (March 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chonbuk National University (South Korea):  "Effects of growth variables on structural and optical properties of InGaN/GaN triangular-shaped quantum wells." R.J. Choi, E.K. Suh, H.J. Lee, and Y.B. Hahn, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 22(2):298-302 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chonbuk National University (South Korea) / Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea) / Korea Research Institute of Standards & Science (South Korea):  "Lifetime enhancement of the exciton in a trapezoidal-type InGaN/GaN multi-quantum well structure." K. Kim, J.Y. Lee, and S.C. Jeoung, Thin Solid Films, 478(1-2):286-292 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chonnam National University (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 Solid State Physics, 242(3):763-763 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   CNRS (France):  "Surface morphology of AlN and size dispersion of GaN quantum dots." A. Matsuse, N. Grandjean, B. Damilano, and J. Massies, Journal of Crystal Growth, 274(3-4):387-393 (February 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Dongguk University (South Korea) / Wuhan University (China):  "Formation of hexagonal GaN pyramids by photo assisted electroless chemical etching." D. Fu, Y.S. Park, G.N. Panin, and T.W. Kang, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 44(8-11):L342-L344 (2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Ecole Polytech Federale de Lausanne (Switzerland):  "Characterization of deep levels in n-GaN by combined capacitance transient techniques." M.A. Py, C. Zellweger, V. Wagner, J.F. Carlin, H.J. Buehlmann, and M. Ilegems, Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science, 202(4):572-577 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   ETH (Switzerland):  "AlxGa1-xN bulk single crystals." P. Geiser, J. Jun, S.M. Kazakov, P. Wagli, J. Karpinski, B. Batlogg, and L. Klemm, Applied Physics Letters, 86(8):081908 (February 21, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Feng Chia University (Taiwan):  "Properties of LT-AlGaN films and HT-GaN films using LT-AlGaN buffer layers grown on (0001) sapphire substrates." C.L. Wang and J.R. Gong, Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Electronics, 16(2):107-110 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Hanyang University South Korea) / Dongguk University (South Korea) / University of California- Los Angeles / Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia):  "Microstructural and optical properties of self-organized GaN quantum-dot assemblies." G.N. Panin, Y.S. Park, T.W. Kang, T.W. Kim, K.L. Wang, and M. Bao, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(4):043527 (February 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Harbin Institute of Technology (China):  "The morphology and optical characterizations of AlGaN/GaN based on Al2O3 prepared by MOCVD." M.C. Li, L.C. Zhao, and H.M. Li, PRICM 5: the Fifth Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, Pts 1-5, 475-479(1-5):3713-3716 (2005). [Paper previews available here ]   

·   Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (China):  "Comparison of blue and green InGaN/GaN multiple-quantum-well light-emitting diodes grown by metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy." Y.D. Qi, H. Liang, D. Wang, D. Lu, W. Tang, and K.M. Lau, Applied Physics Letters, 86(10):101903 (March 7, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (China) / Rhein Westfal Th (Germany) / Aixtron AG (Germany):  "Micro-Raman-scattering study of stress distribution in GaN films grown on patterned Si(111) by metal-organic chemical-vapor deposition." D. Wang, S. Jia, K.J. Chen, K.M. Lau, Y. Dikme, P. Van Gemmern, Y.C. Lin, H. Kalisch et al, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(5):056103 (March 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   I-Shou University (Taiwan) / National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan):  " Microstructural evolution and formation of highly c-axis-oriented aluminum nitride films by reactively magnetron sputtering deposition." W.J. Liu, S.J. Wu, C.M. Chen, Y.C. Lai, and C.H. Chuang, Journal of Crystal Growth, 276(3-4):525-533 (April 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Institute of Materials Research & Engineering (Singapore) / Singapore-MIT Alliance (Singapore) / Institute of Semiconductors (China):  "Luminescence properties of multi-layer InGaN quantum dots grown on C- and R-plane sapphire substrates." Z. Chen, S.J. Chua, P.D. Han, X.L. Liu, D.C. Lu, Q.S. Zhu, Z.G. Wang, and S. Tripathy, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 27(3):314-318 (April 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Jawaharlal Nehru Centre of Advance Scientific Research (India) / Indian Institute of Science (India):  "AlN nanocrystals by new chemical routes." K. Sardar and C.N.R. Rao, Solid State Sciences, 7(2):217-220 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Jilin University (China) / Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / Beijing University of Technology (China):  "Effect of misfit dislocation originated from strained layer on photoluminescence properties of InxGa1-xN/GaN multiple quantum wells." W. Lu, D.B. Li, C.R. Li, G. Chen, and Z. Zhang, Chinese Physics Letters, 22(4):971-974 (April 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Katholieke University of Leuven (Belgium) / Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / Peking University (China):  "Comparison of the properties of GaN grown on complex Si-based structures." S.Q. Zhou, A. Vantomme, B.S. Zhang, H. Yang, and M.F. Wu, Applied Physics Letters, 86(8):081912 (February 21, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea) / Sungkyunkwan University (South Korea) / Hanyang University (South Korea) / Kyungpook National University (South Korea):  "Synthesis of aligned GaN nanorods on Si (111) by molecular beam epitaxy." Y.H. Kim, J.Y. Lee, S.H. Lee, J.E. Oh, and H.S. Lee, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing, 80(8):1635-1639 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Korea Basic Science Institute (South Korea) / Korea University (South Korea) / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "Depth-dependent optical properties of a HVPE-grown freestanding Si-doped GaN single crystal." E.K. Koh, I.W. Park, H. Choi, M. Yoon, S.H. Choh, H.S. Kim, Y.M. Cho, S. Kim et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 276(1-2):37-42 (March 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Korea Basic Science Institute (South Korea) / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "Free carrier concentration gradient along the c-axis of a freestanding Si-doped GaN single crystal." M. Yoon, I.W. Park, H. Choi, S.S. Park, and E.K. Koh, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 1-Regular Papers Short Notes & Review Papers, 44(2):828-831 (February,  2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   Korea Maritime University (South Korea) / Korea Basic Science Institute (South Korea) / Dong-A University (South Korea) / Andong National University (South Korea) / Nagoya University (Japan):  "Growth of thick AlGaN by mixed-source hydride vapor phase epitaxy." H.S. Ahn, K.H. Kim, M. Yang, J.Y. Yi, H.J. Lee, C.R. Cho, H.K. Cho, S.W. Kim et al, Applied Surface Science, 243(1-4):178-182 (April 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Linkoping University (Sweden) / Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (Bulgaria) / Lumilog (France):  "High-quality 2 '' bulk-like free-standing GaN grown by hydride vapour phase epitaxy on a Si-doped metal organic vapour phase epitaxial GaN template with an ultra low dislocation density." D. Gogova, H. Larsson, A. Kasic, G.R. Yazdi, I. Ivanov, R. Yakimova, B. Monemar, E. Aujol et al, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 1-Regular Papers Short Notes & Review Papers, 44(3):1181-1185 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Mie University (Japan) / Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd (Japan):  "Freestanding GaN substrate by advanced facet-controlled epitaxial lateral overgrowth technique with masking side facets." S. Bohyama, H. Miyake, K. Hiramatsu, Y. Tsuchida, and T. Maeda, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 44(1-7):L24-L26 (2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Nagoya Institute of Technology (Japan):  "High performance of InGaN LEDs on (111) silicon substrates grown by MOCVD." T. Egawa, B. Zhang, and H. Ishikawa, IEEE Electron Device Letters, 26(3):169-171 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Nanjing University (China):  "The growth of GaN films on Si substrates by HVPE." H.Q. Yu, L. Chen, R. Zhang, X.Q. Xiu, Z.L. Xie, Y.D. Ye, S.L. Gu, B. Shen et al, PRICM 5: the Fifth Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, Pts 1-5, 475-479(1-5):3783-3786 (2005). [Paper previews available here ]  

·   National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / Cheng Shiu University (Taiwan) / National Yunlin University of Science & Technology (Taiwan):  "Mg-doped GaN activated with Ni catalysts." S.M. Wang, C.H. Chen, S.J. Chang, Y.K. Su, and B.R. Huang, Materials Science and Engineering B-Solid State Materials for Advanced Technology, 117(2):107-111 (March 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / Feng Chia University (Taiwan) / National Taiwan Ocean University (Taiwan):  "On the optical properties and microstructures of GaN films inserted with low-temperature Al0.8Ga0.2N interlayers." B.H. Shih, J.R. Gong, S.W. Lin, Y.L. Tsai, W.T. Liao, T.Y. Lin, Y.T. Lee, and J.G. Chang, Journal of Crystal Growth, 276(3-4):362-366 (April 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / National Central University (Taiwan) / South Epitaxy Corp (Taiwan):  "ICP etching of sapphire substrates." Y.P. Hsu, S.J. Chang, Y.K. Su, J.K. Sheu, C.H. Kuo, C.S. Chang, and S.C. Shei, Optical Materials, 27(6):1171-1174 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]  

·   National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / National Yunlin University of Science & Technology (Taiwan) / Kao Yuan Institute of Technology (Taiwan) / South Taiwan University of Technology (Taiwan) / National Sun Yat Sen University (Taiwan):  "Self-formation of GaN hollow nanocolumns by inductively coupled plasma etching." S.C. Hung, Y.K. Su, S.J. Chang, S.C. Chen, L.W. Ji, T.H. Fang, L.W. Tu, and M. Chen, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing, 80(8):1607-1610 (May 2005 ). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan):  "Wafer bonding for high-brightness light-emitting diodes via indium tin oxide intermediate layers." P.C. Liu, C.Y. Hou, and Y.C.S. Wu, Thin Solid Films, 478(1-2):280-285 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan) / True Light Corp (Taiwan) / Global Union Technology Corp (Taiwan):  "Improvement of InGaN-GaN light-emitting diode performance with a nano-roughened p-GaN surface." H.W. Huang, C.C. Kao, J.I. Chu, H.C. Kuo, S.C. Wang, and C.C. Yu, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 17(5):983-985 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Institute Advance Industrial Science & Technology (Japan):  "High-density self-assembled GaN nanoislands on SiC (0001) by molecular-beam epitaxy." K. Jeganathan, M. Shimizu, and H. Okumura, Applied Physics Letters, 86(7):073106 (February 14, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Institute for Materials Science (Japan) / Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan) / CREST Japan Science & Technology Agency (Japan):  "Nonpolar a-plane GaN film on Si(100) produced using a specially designed lattice-matched buffer: A fresh approach to eliminate the polarization effect." J.H. Song, Y.Z. Yoo, K. Nakajima, T. Chikyow, T. Sekiguchi, and H. Koinuma, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(4):043531 (February 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Research Council of Canada:  "Effect of template morphology on the efficiency of InGaN/GaN quantum wells and light-emitting diodes grown by molecular-beam epitaxy." H. Tang, S. Haffouz, A. Powell, J.A. Bardwell, and J. Webb, Applied Physics Letters, 86(12):121110 (March 21, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   National University of Singapore (Singapore) / Institute of Materials Research & Engineering (Singapore):  "The influence of V defects on luminescence properties of AIInGaN quaternary alloys." C.B. Soh, S.J. Chua, S. Tripathy, W. Liu, and D.Z. Chi, Journal of Physics-Condensed Matter, 17(4):729-736 (February 2, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   National University of Singapore (Singapore) / Singapore MIT Alliance (Singapore) / Institute for Materials Research & Engineering (Singapore) / MIT:  " High optical quality nanoporous GaN prepared by photoelectrochemical etching." A.P. Vajpeyi, S.J. Chua, S. Tripathy, E.A. Fitzgerald, W. Liu, P. Chen, and L.S. Wang, Electrochemical and Solid State Letters, 8(4):G85-G88 (2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   North Carolina State University:  "Photo-electron emission and atomic force microscopies of the hydrogen etched 6H-SiC(0001) surface and the initial growth of GaN and AlN." J.D. Hartman, K. Naniwae, C. Petrich, R. Nemanich, and R.F. Davis, Applied Surface Science, 242(3-4):428-436 (April 15,  2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Osaka University (Japan):  "Synthesis of GaN crystal using gallium hydride." F. Kawamura, M. Imade, M. Yoshimura, Y. Mori, and T. Sasaki, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 44(1-7):L1-L3 (2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Palo Alto Research Center:  "Shallow electronic states induced by prismatic stacking faults in AIN and GaN." J.E. Northrup, Applied Physics Letters, 86(7):071901 (February 14, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   PANalytical BV (Netherlands) / University of Paderborn (Germany) / Johannes Kepler University (Austria):  "In situ and real-time characterization of metal-organic chemical vapor deposition growth by high resolution x-ray diffraction." A. Kharchenko, K. Lischka, K. Schmidegg, H. Sitter, J. Bethke, and J. Woitok, Review of Scientific Instruments, 76(3):033101 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Peking University (China):  "Preparation of GaN-based cross-sectional TEM specimens by laser lift-off." Z.L. Li, X.D. Hu, C. Ke, R.J. Nie, X.H. Luo, X.P. Zhang, T.J. Yu, B. Zhang et al, Micron, 36(3):281-284 (2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) / Technical University of Szczecin (Poland) / Institute of Electronic Materials Technology (Poland):  "Determination of growth conditions and structure of SrAl0.5Ta0.5O3 : LaAlO3 : CaAl0.5Ta0.5O3 crystals." R. Aleksiyko,  M. Berkowski, J. Fink-Finowicki, R. Diduszko, P. Byszewski, and R. Kikalejshvili-Domukhovska, Crystal Research and Technology, 40(4-5):380-385 (April 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) / University of Copenhagen (Denmark) / Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) / University of Gothenburg (Sweden) / Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix (Belgium):  "Surface and electronic structure of Ga0.92In0.08N thin film investigated by photoelectron spectroscopy." B.J. Kowalski, I.A. Kowalik, R.J. Iwanowski, J. Sadowski, J. Kanski, B.A. Orlowski, J. Ghijsen, F. Mirabella et al, Thin Solid Films, 476(2):396-404 (April 8, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Politechnical University of Madrid (Spain) / Paul Drude Institut fur Festkorperelekt (Germany) / University of Rey Juan Carlos (Spain):  "Columnar AlGaN/GaN nanocavities with AlN/GaN Bragg reflectors grown by molecular beam epitaxy on Si(111)." J. Ristic, E. Calleja, A. Trampert, S. Fernandez-Garrido, C. Rivera, U. Jahn, and K.H. Ploog, Physical Review Letters, 94(14):146102 (April 15, 2005). [ Abstract

·   Politechnical University of Madrid (Spain) / Paul Drude Institut fur Festkorperelekt (Germany) / University of Roma Tor Vergata (Italy):  "GaN/AlGaN nanocavities with AlN/GaN Bragg reflectors grown in AlGaN nanocolumns by plasma assisted MBE." J. Ristic, E. Calleja, S. Fernandez-Garrido, A. Trampert, U. Jahn, K.H. Ploog, M. Povoloskyi, and A. Di Carlo, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 202(3):367-371 (February 2005). [ Abstract

·   Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia):  "Features of GaN growth attained by metal-organic vapor-phase epitaxy in a low-pressure reactor." O.I. Khrykin, A.V. Butin, D.M. Gaponova, V.M. Danil'tsev, M.N. Drozdov, Y.N. Drozdov, A.V. Murel, and V.I. Shashkin, Semiconductors, 39(1):14-16 (2005). [ Abstract

·   Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia) / Monokristal Synthetic Corundum Factory (Russia):  "Effect of the parameters of sapphire substrates on the crystalline quality of GaN layers." Y.N. Drozdov, N.V. Vostokov, D.M. Gaponova, V.M. Danil'tsev, M.N. Drozdov, O.I. Khrykin, A.S. Filimonov, and V.I. Shashkin, Semiconductors, 39(1):1-3 (2005). [ Abstract

·   Science University of Tokyo (Japan):  "Effect of thermal radiation and absorption in GaN-MOVPE growth modeling on temperature distribution and chemical state." A. Hirako and K. Ohkawa, Journal of Crystal Growth, 276(1-2):57-63 (March 15, 2005). [ Abstract

·   Science University of Tokyo (Japan):  "Modeling of reaction pathways of GaN growth by metalorganic vapor-phase epitaxy using TMGa/NH3/H-2 system: A computational fluid dynamics simulation study." A. Hirako, K. Kusakabe, and K. Ohkawa, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 1-Regular Papers Short Notes & Review Papers, 44(2):874-879 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Science University of Tokyo (Japan) /  Japan Science & Technology Agency (Japan):  "Impurity doping effect on thermal stability of InGaN/GaN multiple quantum-well structures." K. Kusakabe, T. Hara, and K. Ohkawa, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(4):043503 (February 15, 2005). [ Abstract

·   Seoul National University (South Korea):  "Buffer-layer-free growth of high-quality epitaxial GaN films on 4H-SiC substrate by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition." J.K. Jeong, J.H. Choi, H.J. Kim, H.C. Seo, H.J. Kim, E. Yoon, C.S. Hwang, and H.J. Kim, Journal of Crystal Growth, 276(3-4):407-414 (April 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Shandong Normal University (China):  "Fabrication of GaN films through reactive reconstruction of magnetron sputtered ZnO/Ga2O3." H.Y. Gao, H.Z. Zhuang, C.S. Xue, Z.H. Dong, J.T. He, Y.A. Liu, Y.X. Wu, and D.H. Tian, Journal of Central South University of Technology, 12(1):9-12 (February 2005). [ Abstract

·   Shandong Normal University (China):  "Formation of GaN film by ammoniating Ga2O3/Al2O3 deposited on Si(111) substrate." Q.Q. Wei, C.S. Xue, Z.C. Sun, W.T. Cao, and H.H. Zhuang, Rare Metal Materials and Engineering, 34(2):312-315 (February 2005). [No URL available]   

·   Shandong Normal University (China):  "Formation of single crystal nanowires of GaN On the Si substrates." C.S. Xue, Z.H. Dong, H.Z. Zhuang, H.Y. Gao, Y.A. Liu, and Y.X. Wu, PRICM 5: the Fifth Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, Pts 1-5, 475-479(1-5):4175-4178 (2005). [Paper previews available here ]

·   Shandong Normal University (China):  "Synthesis of bamboo-shaped gallium nitride nanorods." H.Z. Zhuang, H.Y. Gao, C.S. Xue, Z.H. Dong, and J.T. He, PRICM 5: the Fifth Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, Pts 1-5, 475-479(1-5):3575-3578 (2005). [Paper previews available here ]

·   Shandong Normal University (China):  "Synthesis of three kinds of GaN nanowires through Ga2O3 films' reaction with ammonia." Z.H. Dong, C.S. Xue, H.Z. Zhuang, S.Y. Wang , H.Y. Gao, D.H. Tian, Y.X. Wu,  H.T. He et al, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 27(1-2):32-37 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Shandong University (China) / Shandong Normal University (China):  "Synthesis and properties of GaN nanostructures." H.L. Ma, C.S. Xue, Y.G. Yang, H.Z. Zhang, Jin-Ma, J.Q. Liu, H.D. Xiao, and F.J. Zong, PRICM 5: the Fifth Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, Pts 1-5, 475-479(1-5):3367-3370 (2005). [Paper previews available here ]

·   Shenzhen University (China) / Peking University (China) / Changchun University of Science & Technology (China) / Tianjin University (China) :  "Effect of annealing on photoluminescence and microstructures of InGaN/GaN multi-quantum well with Mg-doped p-type GaN." Z.H. Li, T.J. Yu, Z.J. Yang, Y.C. Feng, G.Y. Zhang, B.P. Guo, and H.B. Niu, Chinese Physics, 14(4):830-833 (April 2005). [ Abstract

·   Singapore MIT Alliance (Singapore) / Institute for Materials Research & Engineering (Singapore) / MIT:  "High optical quality GaN nanopillar arrays." Y.D. Wang, S.J. Chua, S. Tripathy, M.S. Sander, P. Chen, and C.G. Fonstad, Applied Physics Letters, 86(7):071917 (February 14, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   SUNY-Stony Brook / Solid State Scientific Corp / US Air Force Research Laboratory:  "Modeling of aluminum nitride growth by halide vapor transport epitaxy method." D. Cai, L.L. Zheng, H. Zhang, V.L. Tassev, and D.F. Bliss, Journal of Crystal Growth, 276(1-2):182-193 (March 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·    Technical University of Darmstadt (Germany) / Merck KGaA (Germany) :  "Synthesis of InxGa1-xN solid solutions." I. Kinski, F. Maurer, H. Winkler, and R. Riedel, Zeitschrift Fur Kristallographie, 220(2-3):196-200 (2005). [ Abstract

·   Texas Technical University:  "Analysis of nonselective plasma etching of AlGaN by CF4/Ar/Cl-2." V. Kuryatkov, B. Borisov, J. Saxena, S.A. Nikishin, H. Temkin, S. Patibandla, L. Menon, and M. Holtz, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(7):073302 (April 1, 2005). [ Abstract

·   Tohoku University (Japan) / ULVAC Japan Ltd (Japan):  "Novel method for site-controlled surface nanodot fabrication by ion beam synthesis." R. Buckmaster, T. Hanada, Y. Kawazoe, M.W. Cho, T.F. Yao, N. Urushihara, and A. Yamamoto, Nano Letters, 5(4):771-776 (April 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Toyota Center for Research & Development Laboratories Inc (Japan) / University of Florida:  "Electrical characteristics of GaN implanted with Si+ at elevated temperatures." Y. Irokawa, O. Fujishima, T. Kachi, S.J. Pearton, and F. Ren, Applied Physics Letters, 86(11):112108 (March 14, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Almeria (Spain) / Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand) / Industrial Research Ltd (New Zealand) / University Montpellier (France) / University of Paris (France):  "Evolution of the local structure in GaN : O thin films grown by ion-assisted deposition with film thickness." M.J. Ariza, A. Koo, H.J. Trodahl, B.J. Ruck, A. Bittar, D.J. Jones, B. Bonnet, J. Roziere et al, Surface and Interface Analysis, 37(3):273-280 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Bristol (UK) / Arizona State University / Meijo University (Japan):  "CBED study of grain misorientations in AlGaN epilayers." S.L. Sahonta, D. Cherns, R. Liu, F.A. Ponce, H. Amano, and I. Akasaki, Ultramicroscopy, 103(1):23-32 (April,  2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of California-Berkeley:  "Growth modes of InN (000-1) on GaN buffet layers on sapphire." B. Liu, T. Kitajima, D.X. Chen, and S.R. Leone, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 23(2):304-309 (March 2005-April 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of California-Los Angeles/ Duke University / US Army Research Officice / Wayne State University / Corning Inc. / North Carolina State University:  "Refractive indices of ZnSiN2 on r-plane sapphire." B.P. Cook, H.O. Everitt, I. Avrutsky, A. Osinsky, A. Cai, and J.F. Muth, Applied Physics Letters, 86(12):121906 (March 21, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of California-Santa Barbara :  "Demonstration of nonpolar m-plane InGaN/GaN light-emitting diodes on free-standing m-plane GaN substrates." A. Chakraborty, B.A. Haskell, S. Keller, J.S. Speck, S.P. Denbaars, S. Nakamura, and U.K. Mishra, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 44(1-7):L173-L175 (2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of California-Santa Barbara:  "Growth of AlN by the chemical vapor reaction process." T. Hashimoto, K. Fujito, K. Samonji, J.S. Speck, and S. Nakamura, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 1-Regular Papers Short Notes & Review Papers, 44(2):869-873 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of California-Santa Barbara:  "Defect reduction in (1(1)over-bar00) m-plane gallium nitride via lateral epitaxial overgrowth by hydride vapor phase epitaxy." B.A. Haskell, T.J. Baker, M.B. Mclaurin, F. Wu, P.T. Fini, S.P. Denbaars, J.S. Speck, and S. Nakamura, Applied Physics Letters, 86(11):111917 (March 14, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Grenoble(France) / CEA (France):  "Formation of self-assembled quantum dots induced by the Stranski-Krastanow transition: a comparison of various semiconductor systems." H. Mariette, Comptes Rendus Physique, 6(1):23-32 ( January 2005-February 28, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Karlsruhe(Germany):  "Possible pathways of CVD processes leading to III-V semiconductors via a two-dimensional growth." H.J. Himmel, ChemPhysChem, 6(4):706-713 (April 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Leoben (Austria) / Materials Center (Austria):  "Simultaneous determination of experimental elastic and thermal strains in thin films." J. Keckes, Journal of Applied Crystallography, 38(2):311-318 (April 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Liverpool (UK) / ENSICAEN (France) / Dong-A University (South Korea) / Chonbuck National University (South Korea):  "V-defects and dislocations in InGaN/GaN heterostructures." A.M. Sanchez, M. Gass, A.J. Papworth, P.J. Goodhew, P. Singh, P. Ruterana, H.K. Cho, R.J. Choi et al, Thin Solid Films, 479(1-2):316-320 (May 23, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Magdeburg (Germany):  "In situ monitoring of the stress evolution in growing group-III-nitride layers." A. Krost, A. Dadgar, F. Schulze, J. Blasing, G. Strassburger, R. Clos, A. Diez,  P. Veit et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 275(1-2):209-216 (February 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Maryland:  "Identification of a deposition rate profile subspace corresponding to spatially-uniform films in planetary CVD reactors: a new criterion for uniformity control." R.A. Adomaitis, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 29(4):829-837 (March 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of New Mexico:  "Nanoscale spatial phase modulation of GaN on a V-grooved Si substrate-cubic phase GaN on Si(001) for monolithic integration." S.C. Lee, B. Pattada, S.D. Hersee, Y.B. Jiang, and S.R.J. Brueck, IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, 41(4):596-605 (April 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Nijmegen (Netherlands) / Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "Statistical photoluminescence of dislocations and associated defects in heteroepitaxial GaN grown by metal organic chemical vapor deposition." L. Macht, J.L. Weyher, A. Grzegorczyk, and P.K. Larsen, Physical Review B, 71(7):073309 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Poitiers (France):  "Pinch off of nanopipes under electron irradiation in GaN." F. Pailloux, J. Colin, J.F. Barbot, and J. Grilhe, Applied Physics Letters, 86(13):131908 (March 28, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Regensburt (Germany):  "Growth of crack-free GaN on Si(111) with graded AlGaN buffer layers." A. Able, W. Wegscheider, K. Engl, and J. Zweck, Journal of Crystal Growth, 276(3-4):415-418 (April 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Sains Malaysia (Malaysia) / Ohio University:  "Crystallinity studies of GaN/Si films grown at different temperatures by infrared reflectance spectroscopy." S.S. Ng, Z. Hassan, M.R. Hashim , and M.E. Kordesch, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 91(2-3):404-408 (June 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Sains Malaysia (Malaysia) / Ohio University:  "Growth and properties of GaN/Si heterojunction." Z. Hassan, S.S. Ng, G.L. Chew, F.K. Yam, M.J. Abdullah, M.R. Hashim, K. Ibrahim, and M.E. Kordesch, Cross-Disciplinary Applied Research in Materials Science and Technology, 480-481:531-536 (2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Sheffield (UK):  "Fabrication and optical investigation of a high-density GaN nanowire array." T. Wang , F. Ranalli, P.J. Parbrook, R. Airey, J. Bai, R. Rattlidge, and G. Hill, Applied Physics Letters, 86(10):103103 (March 7, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Southern California:  "Anisotropic Mg incorporation in GaN growth on nonplanar templates." D.W. Ren and P.D. Dapkus, Applied Physics Letters, 86(12):121901 (March 21, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Southern California:  "Low-dislocation-density, nonplanar GaN templates for buried heterostructure lasers grown by lateral epitaxial overgrowth." D.W. Ren, W. Zhou, and P.D. Dapkus, Applied Physics Letters , 86(11):111901 (March 14, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Strathclyde (UK):  "Tapered sidewall dry etching process for GaN and its applications in device fabrication." H.W. Choi, C.W. Jeon, and M.D. Dawson, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B, 23(1):99-102 (January , 2005-February 28, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Surrey (UK): "Engineering of boron-induced dislocation loops for efficient room-temperature silicon light-emitting diodes." M. Milosavljevic, G. Shao, M.A. Lourenco, R.M. Gwilliam, and K.P. Homewood, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(7):073512 (April 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   US Air Force Research Laboratory:  "Optimized coalescence method for the metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) growth of high quality Al-polarity AIN films on sapphire." Q. Paduano and D. Weyburne, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 44(1-7):L150-L152 (2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Vilnius State University (Lithuania) / Lumilog (France):  "Characterization of differently grown GaN epilayers by time-resolved four-wave mixing technique." K. Jarasiunas, T. Malinauskas, R. Aleksiejunas, M. Sudzius, E. Frayssinet, B. Beaumont, J.P. Faurie, and P. Gibart, Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science, 202(4):566-571 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Vilnius State University (Lithuania) / University of South Carolina:  "Luminescence of highly photoexcited GaN epilayers and heterostructures grown on different sapphire crystal planes." S. Jursenas, S. Miasojedovas, G. Kurilcik, V. Liuolia, A. Zukauskas, C.Q. Chen, J.W. Yang, E. Kuokstis et al, Acta Physica Polonica A, 107(2):235-239 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Waseda University (Japan) / Eudyna Devices Inc (Japan) / Koha Co Ltd (Japan):  "Epitaxial growth of GaN on (100) beta-Ga2O3 substrates by metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy." K. Shimamura, E.G. Villora, K. Domen, K. Yui, K. Aoki, and N. Ichinose, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 44(1-7):L7-L8 ( 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Wroclaw Technical University (Poland) / Institute for Electronics Materials Technology (Poland):  "X-ray characterization of thick GaN layers grown by HVPE." R. Korbutowicz, J. Kozlowski, E. Dumiszewska, and J. Serafinczuk, Crystal Research and Technology, 40(4-5):503-508 (April 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Xerox Corp:  "Effect of magnesium on the structure and growth of GaN(0001)." J.E. Northrup, Applied Physics Letters, 86(12):122108 (March 21, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Xidian University (China):  "Strain property studies of GaN : Mg films grown by MOCVD." Q. Feng and H. Yue, PRICM 5: the Fifth Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, Pts 1-5, 475-479(1-5):1697-1700 (2005). [Paper previews available here ]    

·   Yale University / Dong-A University (South Korea) / Lumileds LLC:  "Investigation of Mg doping in high-Al content p-type AlxGa1-xN (0.3 < x < 0.5)." S.R. Jeon, Z. Ren, G. Cui, J. Su, M. Gherasimova, J. Han, H.K. Cho, and L. Zhou, Applied Physics Letters, 86(8):082107 (February 21, 2005). [ Abstract


B.   Materials and Device Design Properties


·   Arizona State University / Sandia National Laboratories:  "Bulk GaN and AlGaN/GaN heterostructure drift velocity measurements and comparison to theoretical models." J.M. Barker, D.K. Ferry, D.D. Koleske, and R.J. Shul,  Journal of Applied Physics, 97(6):063705 (March 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   CCLRC (UK) / University of Bristol (UK):  "Monte Carlo simulation of GaN/InN mixtures." J.A. Purton, M.Y. Lavrentiev, and N.L. Allan, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 15(7):785-790 (2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chang Gung University (Taiwan) / National Taiwan University (Taiwan) / National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan) / National Taiwan Ocean University (Taiwan):  "Electron transport in In-rich InxGa1-xN films." S.K. Lin, K.T. Wu, C.P. Huang, C.T. Liang, Y.H. Chang,  Y.F. Chen, P.H. Chang, N.C. Chen et al, Journal of Applied Physics , 97(4):046101 (February 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Chonbuk National University (South Korea):  "Electric-field-induced quenching effect of photoluminescence on p-GaN films." T.S. Jeong, M.S. Han, J.H. Kim, K.Y. Lim, and C.I. Youn, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 46(4):968-972 (April 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   CNRS (France):  "Free energy and capture cross section of the E2 trap in n-type GaN." J. Pernot, C. Ulzhofer, P. Muret, B. Beaumont, and P. Gibart, Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science, 202(4):609-613 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   CNRS (France):  "Inhomogeneous broadening of AlxGa1-xN/GaN quantum wells." F. Natali, D. Byrne, M. Leroux, B. Damilano, F. Semond , A. Le Louarn, S. Vezian, N. Grandjean et al, Physical Review B, 71(7):075311 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   CNRS (France) / CEA (France) / University of Cadiz (Spain):  "Study of isolated cubic GaN quantum dots by low-temperature cathodoluminescence." J.P. Garayt, J.M. Gerard, F. Enjalbert, L. Ferlazzo, S. Founta , E. Martinez-Guerrero, F. Rol, D. Araujo et al, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 26(1-4):203-206 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   CNRS (France) / University of Strathclyde (UK) / University Glasgow (UK):  "Angular dispersion of photons and phonons in a photonic crystal of selectively grown GaN pyramids containing an InxGa1-xN quantum well structure." D. Coquillat, J. Torres, M.L.V. D'yerville, R. Legros, J.P. Lascaray, C. Liu, I.M. Watson, R.W. Martin et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science, 202(4):652-655 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Dongguk University (South Korea) / Hanyang University (South Korea):  "Thickness effects of Al0.5Ga0.5N barriers on the optical properties of delta-AlGaN-inserted GaN-coupled multiquantum wells." Y.S. Park, C.M. Park, S.J. Lee, T.W. Kang, S.H. Lee, and J.E. Oh, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(7):073516 (April 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   ENSICAEN (France) / University of Sido Bel Abbes (Algeria) / UMR (France):  "First-principles study of cubic AlxGa1-xN alloys." Z. Dridi, B. Bouhafs, and P. Ruterana, Computational Materials Science, 33(1-3):136-140 (2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Federal University of Uberlandia (Brazil) / Federal University of Sao Carlos (Brazil) / University Brasilia (Brazil):  "Influence of the quantum dot shape on the determination of the electronic structure and electron decoherence." D.R. Santos, F.Y. Qu, A.M. Alcalde, and P.C. Morais, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 26(1-4):331-336 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea) / Kopin Corp:  " Resonance-tunneling-assisted emission enhancement in green light-emitting diodes with nanocraters formed in InGaN/GaN quantum-well active layers." J.H. Song, G.H. Song, J.W. Lee, Y.W. Ok, and T.Y. Seong, Applied Physics Letters, 86(13):132102 (March 28, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (China) / Zhejiang University (China) / Kansas State University:  "Deep bandtail states picosecond intensity-dependent carrier dynamics of GaN epilayer under high excitation." B. Guo, Z.R. Qiu, J.Y. Lin, H.X. Jiang, and K.S. Wong, Applied Physics B-Lasers and Optics, 80(4-5):521-526 (April 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Institute of Semiconductor Physics (Lithuania):  "Vertical electron transport in GaN/AlGaN heterostructures." A. Reklaitis, Acta Physica Polonica A, 107(2):261-266 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Institute of Semiconductor Physics (Lithuania) / Cornell University:  "Electron transport and microwave noise in MBE- and MOCVD-grown AlGaN/AlN/GaN." A. Matulionis, J. Liberis, L.F. Eastman, W.J. Schaff, J.R. Shealy, X. Chen, and Y.J. Sun, Acta Physica Polonica A, 107(2):361-364 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Jiang Xi Normal University (China) / South China Normal University (China):  "First principles study of wurtzite and zinc blende GaN: a comparison of the electronic and optical properties." S.T. Li and C.Y. Ouyang, Physics Letters A, 336(2-3):145-151 (March 7, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Karlstad University (Sweden) University of Tokyo (Japan):  "Core-level photoemission from stoichiometric GaN(0001)-1x." S.M. Widstrand, K.O. Magnusson, L.S.O. Johansson, E. Moons, M. Gurnett, and M. Oshima, MRS Internet Journal of Nitride Semiconductor Research , 10(1):1 (2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory / University of California-Berkeley / Cornell University:  "On the crystalline structure, stoichiometry and band gap of InN thin films." K.M. Yu, Z. Liliental-Weber, W. Walukiewicz, W. Shan, J.W. Ager, S.X. Li, R.E. Jones, E.E. Haller et al, Applied Physics Letters, 86(7):071910 (February 14, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Lumileds Lighting:  "Polarization anisotropy in the electroluminescence of m-plane InGaN-GaN multiple-quantum-well light-emitting diodes." N.F. Gardner, J.C. Kim, J.J. Wierer, Y.C. Shen, and M.R. Krames, Applied Physics Letters, 86(11):111101 (March 14, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Nanjing University (China):  "Anti-weak localization of the two dimensional electron gas in modulation-doped AlxGa1-xN/GaN single quantum well." J. Lu, B. Shen, N. Tang, D.J. Chen, and Y.D. Zheng, PRICM 5: the Fifth Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, Pts 1-5, 475-479(1-5):1787-1790 (2005). [Paper previews available here ]   

·   Nanjing University (China):  "Investigation into the energy band diagram and charge distribution in AlGaN/GaN double heterostructures by self-consistent Poisson-Schrodinger calculations." X.L. Ji , F. Chen, R.L. Jiang, J.J. Zhou, B. Wen, P. Han, Z.L. Xie, R. Zhang et al, Chinese Physics Letters, 22(2):454-456 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Nanjing University (China):  "Temperature characterization of Raman scattering in an AlGaN/GaN heterostructure." D.J. Chen, B. Shen, X.L. Wu, J.C. Shen, F.J. Xu, K.X. Zhang, R. Zhang, R.L. Jiang et al, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing, 80(8):1729-1731 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / Genesis Photon Inc (Taiwan):  "Study of the dominant luminescence mechanism in InGaN/GaN multiple quantum wells comprised of ultrasmall InGaN quasiquantum dots." Y.L. Lai, C.P. Liu, and Z.Q. Chen, Applied Physics Letters, 86(12):121915 (March 21, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Institute of Standards & Technology / TDI Inc / University of California-Santa Barbara / Samsung Advanced Institute Technology (South Korea) / Lincoln Laboratory:  "Measurement of second order susceptibilities of GaN and AlGaN." N.A. Sanford, A.V. Davydov, D.V. Tsvetkov, A.V. Dmitriev, S. Keller, U.K. Mishra, S.P. Denbaars, S.S. Park et al, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(5):053512 (March 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   National Renewable Energy Laboratory:  "Theoretical study of the band-gap anomaly of InN." P. Carrier and S.H. Wei, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(3):033707 (February 1, 2005). [ Abstract

·   North Carolina State University:  "Scanning probe investigation of surface charge and surface potential of GaN-based heterostructures ." B.J. Rodriguez, W.C. Yang, R.J. Nemanich, and A. Gruverman,  Applied Physics Letters, 86(11):112115 (March 14, 2005). [ Abstract

·   NTT Advanced Technology Corp (Japan) / NTT Basic Research Laboratories (Japan) / Kyushu University (Japan):  "InN polarity determination by convergent-beam electron diffraction." T. Mitate, S. Mizuno, H. Takahata, R. Kakegawa, T. Matsuoka, and N. Kuwano, Applied Physics Letters, 86(13):134103 (March 28, 2005). [ Abstract

·   Osaka University (Japan) / Osaka City University (Japan) / Kyoto Institute of Technology (Japan):  "Measurement of electrical properties of GaN thin films using Terahertz-time domain spectroscopy." T. Nagashima, K. Takata, S. Nashima, H. Harima, and M. Hangyo, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 1-Regular Papers Short Notes & Review Papers, 44(2):926-931 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Otto Von Guericke University (Germany):  "Correlation between macroscopic transport parameters and microscopic electrical properties in GaN." H. Witte, A. Krtschil, E. Schrenk,  K. Fluegge, A. Dadgar, and A. Krost, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(4):043710 (February 15, 2005). [ Abstract

·   Peking University (China):  "First-principles calculations on the open end of single-walled AlN nanotubes." S.M. Hou, J.X. Zhang, Z.Y. Shen, X.Y. Zhao, and Z.Q. Xue, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 27(1-2):45-50 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Peking University (China):  "Polaron effects due to interface optical-phonons in wurtzite GaN/AlN quantum wells." Y.H. Zhu and J.J. Shi, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Solid State Physics, 242(5):1010-1021 (April 2005). [ Abstract

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) / University of Aarhus (Denmark)/ Politechnical University of Madrid (Spain):  "Pressure behavior of beryllium-acceptor level in gallium nitride." H. Teisseyre, I. Gorczyca, N.E. Christensen, A. Svane, F.B. Naranjo, and E. Calleja, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(4):043704 (February 15, 2005). [ Abstract

·   Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia):  "Kinetics and inhomogeneous carrier injection in InGaN nanolayers." D.S. Sizov, V.S. Sizov, E.E. Zavarin, V.V. Lundin, A.V. Fomin, A.F. Tsatsul'nikov, and N.N. Ledentsov, Semiconductors, 39(2):249-253 (2005). [ Abstract

·   Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia):  "A study of carrier statistics in InGaN/GaN LED structures." D.S. Sizov, V.S. Sizov, E.E. Zavarin, V.V. Lundin, A.V. Fomin, A.F. Tsatsul'nikov, and N.N. Ledentsov, Semiconductors, 39(4):467-471 (2005). [ Abstract

·   Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia) / University of Karlsruhe (Germany):  "Special features of structural interaction in (AlGaIn)N/GaN heterostructures used as dislocation filters." I.P. Soshnikov, N.N. Ledentsov, A.F. Tsatsul'nikov, A.V. Sakharov, W.V. Lundin, E.A. Zavarin, A.V. Fomin, D. Litvinov et al, Semiconductors, 39(1):100-102 (2005). [ Abstract

·   Samsung Electronics (South Korea) / Cornell University / Sunchon National University (South Korea) / Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea):  "Electrical and optical characteristics of InGaN/GaN microdisk LEDs." K.S. Lee, C. Huh, J.M. Lee, E.J. Kang, and S.J. Park, Electrochemical and Solid State Letters, 8(3):G68-G70 (2005). [ Abstract

·   SFA Inc / TDI Inc / US Naval Research Laboratory:  "Infrared dielectric function of wurtzite aluminum nitride." W.J. Moore, J.A. Freitas, R.T. Holm, O. Kovalenkov, and V. Dmitriev, Applied Physics Letters, 86(14):141912 (April 4, 2005). [ Abstract

·   Stanford University:  "Coupled optical and electronic simulations of electrically pumped photonic-crystal-based light-emitting diodes." G. Veronis, W. Suh, Y. Liu, M.H. Han, Z. Wang, R.W. Dutton, and S.H. Fan, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(4):044503 (February 15, 2005). [ Abstract

·   Stanford University / Bell Laboritories / MIT:  "High-quality quantum point contacts in GaN/AlGaN heterostructures." H.T. Chou, S. Luscher,  D. Goldhaber-Gordon, M.J. Manfra, A.M. Sergent, K.W. West, and R.J. Molnar, Applied Physics Letters, 86(7):073108 (February 14, 2005). [ Abstract

·   Sungkyunkwan University (South Korea) / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "Effect of GaN microlens array on efficiency of GaN-based blue-light-emitting diodes." D. Kim, H. Lee, N. Cho, Y. Sung, and G. Yeom, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 2-Letters & Express Letters, 44(1-7):L18-L20 (2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Tongji University (China):  "Ab initio study of the electronic properties of the planar Ga5N5 cluster." H.P. Zheng  and J.A. Hao, Chinese Physics, 14(3):529-532 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Tongji University (China) / Chinese Academy of  Sciences (China):  "Space-charge-limited currents in GaN Schottky diodes." X.M. Shen, D.G. Zhao, Z.S. Liu, Z.F. Hu, H. Yang, and J.W. Liang, Solid-State Electronics, 49(5):847-852 (May2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Tsing Hua University (China) / Yunnan University (China) / Beijing University of Science & Technology (China):  "Lattice inversion for interatomic potentials in AlN, GaN and InN." S. Zhang and N.X. Chen, Chemical Physics, 309(2-3):309-321 (March 14, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (Spain) / Paul Drude Institut fur Festkorperelekt (Germany) / Politechnical University of Madrid (Spain):  "Resonant Raman scattering in strained and relaxed InGaN/GaN multi-quantum wells." S. Lazic, M. Moreno , J.M. Calleja, A. Trampert, K.H. Ploog, F.B. Naranjo, S. Fernandez, and E. Calleja, Applied Physics Letters, 86(6):061905 (February 7, 2005). [ Abstract

·   University of Cagliari (Italy) / UDR Cagliari (Italy) / University of Glasgow (UK):  "Photocurrent in epitaxial GaN." M. Salis, A. Anedda, F. Quarati, A.J. Blue, and W. Cunningham, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(3):033709 (February 1, 2005). [ Abstract

·   University of California-Davis/ Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / University of California-Berkeley:  "Electronic states and vibrational frequencies of the triatomic Ga2N, GaN2, and their cations and anions." C.S. Wang and K. Balasubramanian, Chemical Physics Letters, 402(4-6):294-299 (February 4, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of California-Santa Barbara / Af Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute (Russia):  "Buried stressors in nitride semiconductors: Influence on electronic properties." A.E. Romanov, P. Waltereit, and J.S. Speck, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(4):043708 (February 15, 2005). [ Abstract

·   University of Crete (Greece) / FORTH (Greece):  "Physical model of InN growth on Ga-face GaN (0001) by molecular-beam epitaxy." E. Dimakis, E. Iliopoulos, K. Tsagaraki, and A. Georgakilas, Applied Physics Letters, 86(13):133104 (March 28, 2005). [ Abstract

·   University of Florida: "Effect of inductively coupled plasma damage on performance of GaN-InGaN multiquantum-well light-emitting diodes." H.S. Yang, S.Y. Han, K.H. Baik, S.J. Pearton, and F. Ren, Applied Physics Letters, 86(10):102104 (March 7, 2005). [ Abstract

·   University of Hong Kong (China):  "Current transport property of n-GaN/n-6H-SiC heterojunction: Influence of interface states." Y. Huang, X.D. Chen, S. Fung, C.D. Beling, C.C. Ling, X.Q. Dai, and M.H. Xie, Applied Physics Letters, 86(12):122102 (March 21, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Hong Kong (China) / Institute of Materials Research & Engineering (Singapore) :  "Direct observation and theoretical interpretation of strongly enhanced lateral diffusion of photogenerated carriers in InGaN/quantum well structures." S.J. Xu, Y.J. Wang, Q. Li, X.H. Zhang, W. Liu, and S.J. Chua, Applied Physics Letters, 86(7):071905 (February 14, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Lecce (Italy) / Institute of Semiconductor Physics (Lithuania):  "Giant suppression of avalanche noise in GaN double-drift impact diodes." A. Reklaitis and L. Reggiani, Solid-State Electronics, 49(3):405-408 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Michigan:  "Mode-coupling characteristics and efficiency of quantum-dot electrically injected photonic crystal waveguide-coupled light-emitting diodes." P.C. Yu, J. Topolancik, S. Chakravarty, and P. Bhattacharya, IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics, 41(3):455-460 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Montpellier (France) / UNIPRESS (Poland) / RIKEN (Japan):  "Enhancement of localization and confinement effects in quaternary group-III nitride multi-quantum wells on SiC substrate." S. Anceau, P. Lefebvre, T. Suski, L. Konczewicz, H. Hirayama, and Y. Aoyagi, Physica Status Solidi A-Applications and Materials Science, 202(4):642-646 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of North Texas / Duke University / Virginia Commonwealth University / Waseda University (Japan):  "Size dependence of carrier recombination efficiency in GaN quantum dots." A. Neogi, H. Everitt, H. Morkoc, T. Kuroda, and A. Tackeuchi, IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 4(2):297-299 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Oxford (UK) / Dongguk University (South Korea):  "Time-resolved and time-integrated photoluminescence studies of coupled asymmetric GaN quantum discs embedded in AlGaN barriers." J.H. Na, R.A. Taylor, J.H. Rice, J.W. Robinson, K.H. Lee, Y.S. Park, C.M. Park, and T.W. Kang, Applied Physics Letters, 86(8):083109 (February 21, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Oxford (UK) / Dongguk University (South Korea):  "Two-dimensional exciton behavior in GaN nanocolumns grown by molecular-beam epitaxy." J.H. Na, R.A. Taylor, J.H. Rice, J.W. Robinson, K.H. Lee, Y.S. Park, C.M. Park, and T.W. Kang, Applied Physics Letters , 86(12):123102 (March 21, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Strathclyde (UK) / University of  Oxford (UK):  "Luminescence properties of isolated InGaN/GaN quantum dots." R.W. Martin, P.R. Edwards, R.A. Taylor, J.H. Rice, J.H. Na, J.W. Robinson, J.D. Smith, C. Liu et al, Physica Status Solidi A-Applied Research, 202(3):372-376 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Toulouse (France) / University of Montpellier (France):  " Raman scattering by the longitudinal optical phonon in InN: Wave-vector nonconserving mechanisms." F. Demangeot, C. Pinquier, J. Frandon, M. Gaio, O. Briot, B. Maleyre, S. Ruffenach, and B. Gil, Physical Review B, 71(10):104305 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   University of Zaragoza (Spain):  "On the significance of the surface states in isolated AlxGa1-xN/GaN heterostructures." J.A.C. Perez, Solid-State Electronics, 49(4):612-617 (April 2005 ). [ Abstract ]   

·   Vilnius State University (Lithuania):  "Investigation of carrier transport in GaN single crystals and radiation detectors by thermally stimulated methods." V. Kazukauskas, V. Kalendra, and J.V. Vaitkus, Acta Physica Polonica A, 107(2):340-345 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Vilnius State University (Lithuania) / University of Latvia (Latvia) / National Taiwan University (Taiwan ):  "Stimulated emission in InGaN/GaN multiple quantum wells with different indium content." S. Miasojedovas, S. Jursenas, G. Kurilcik, A. Zukauskas, M. Springis, I. Tale, and C.C. Yang, Acta Physica Polonica A, 107(2):256-260 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Wuhan University (China):  "Piezoelectric field-dependent interband transition in optical nonlinearities induced by InGaN/GaN quantum well." J.J. Li, L.M. Liu, and D.Z. Yao, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 27(1-2):221-226 (March 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   Xian Jiaotong University (China) / Kansas State University:  "Time-resolved photoluminescence studies of indium-rich InGaN alloys." G.D. Chen, Y.Z. Zhu, G.J. Yan, J.S. Yuan, K.H. Kim, J.Y. Lin, and H.X. Jiang, Chinese Physics Letters, 22(2):472-474 (February 2005). [ Abstract ]


C.   Packaging and Reliability

·   Furukawa Electric Corp Ltd (Japan):  "Low on-voltage operation AlGaN/GaN Schottky barrier diode with a dual Schottky structure." S. Yoshida, N. Ikeda, J. Li, T. Wada , and H. Takehara, IEICE Transactions on Electronics, E88c(4):690-693 (April 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   GIST (South Korea) / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "Cu-doped indium oxide/Ag ohmic contacts for high-power flip-chip light-emitting diodes." J.O. Song, J.S. Kwak, and T.Y. Seong, Applied Physics Letters, 86(6):062103 (February 7, 2005). [ Abstract ]   

·   GIST (South Korea) / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "High transparency of Ag/Zn-Ni solid-solution ohmic contacts f