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Since 09/07/2005

ISSUE 28:  SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE (Mid May 2005 to Early August 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


·   Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) / ENSICAEN (France):  "Interfacial steps, dislocations, and inversion domain boundaries in the GaN/AlN/Si (0001)/(111) epitaxial system." G.P. Dimitrakopulos, A.M. Sanchez, P. Komninou, T. Kehagias, T. Karakostas, G. Nouet, and P. Ruterana, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Solid State Physics, 242(8):1617-1627 (July 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Auburn University / West Virginia University:  "Control of nitrogen species in helicon plasmas." R.F. Boivin and E.E. Scime, Plasma Sources Science & Technology, 14(2):283-292 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Beijing Institute of Technology (China) / Beijing University of Science & Technology (China) / Yantai Normal University (China):  "Synthesis of beta-GaN nanocrystals with a cubic structure by gas-phase chemical reaction." K. Fang, S.M. Gao, H.L. Qiu, C.B. Cao, and H.S. Zhu, Acta Physica Sinica, 54(5):2267-2271 (May 2005). [No URL available]

·   Belarussian State University (Byelarus) / Belarussian National Technical University (Byelarus):  "Optical properties of GaN synthesized by implantation of nitrogen ions into GaAs." Y.A. Bumai, D.S. Bobuchenko, A.N. Akimov, L.A. Vlasukova, and A.R. Filipp, Vacuum, 78(2-4):119-122 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Berdyansk State Pedagogical University (Ukraine) / National Academy of Sciences (Ukraine):  "Properties of cubic GaN films obtained by nitridation of porous GaAs(001)." V.V. Kidalov, G.A. Sukach, A.S. Revenko, and A.D. Bayda, Physica Status Solidi a-Applications and Materials Science, 202(8):1668-1672 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Boston University:  "Investigation of the design parameters of AlN/GaN multiple quantum wells grown by molecular beam epitaxy for intersubband absorption." I. Friel, K. Driscoll, E. Kulenica, M. Dutta, R. Paiella, and T.D. Moustakas, Journal of Crystal Growth, 278(1-4):387-392 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Brookhaven National Laboratory / University of Wisconsin:  "Selected growth of cubic and hexagonal GaN epitaxial films on polar MgO(111)." V.K. Lazarov, J. Zimmerman, S.H. Cheung, L. Li, M. Weinert, and M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, Physical Review Letters, 94(21):216101 (June 3, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) / Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden):  "Structural and optical properties of GaN/AlN multiple quantum wells for intersubband applications." X.Y. Liu, J.F. Falth, T.G. Andersson, P. Holmstrom, P. Janes, U. Ekenberg, and L. Thylen, Journal of Crystal Growth, 278(1-4):397-401 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chiba University (Japan) / Furukawa Electric Co Ltd (Japan):  "Fine-structure N-polarity InN/InGaN multiple quantum wells grown on GaN underlayer by molecular-beam epitaxy." S.B. Che, W. Terashima, Y. Ishitani, A. Yoshikawa, T. Matsuda, H. Ishii, and S. Yoshida, Applied Physics Letters, 86(26):261903 (June 27, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "Crack-free GaN/Si(111) epitaxial layers grown with InAlGaN alloy as compliant interlayer by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition." J.J. Wu, X.X. Han, J.M. Li, D.B. Li, Y. Lu, H.Y. Wei, G.W. Cong, X.L. Liu et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 279(3-4):335-340 (June 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "The effect of the AlxGa1-xN/AIN buffer layer on the properties of GaN/Si(111) film grown by NH3-MBE." N.H. Zhang, X.L. Wang, Y.P. Zeng, H.L. Xiao, J.X. Wang, H.X. Liu, and J.M. Li, Journal of Crystal Growth, 280(3-4):346-351 (July 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chonbuk National University (South Korea):  "X-ray and cathodoluminescence study on the effect of intentional long time annealing of the InGaN/GaN multiple quantum wells grown by MOCVD." T.S. Jeong, J.H. Kim, M.S. Han, K.Y. Lim, and C. Youn, Journal of Crystal Growth, 280(3-4):357-363 (July 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chonbuk National University (South Korea) / Donga University (South Korea):  "Effect of compressive strain relaxation in GaN blue light-emitting diodes with variation of n(+)-GaN thickness on its device performance." C.S. Kim, H.G. Kim, C.H. Hong, and H.K. Cho, Applied Physics Letters, 87(1):013502 (July 4, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chonbuk National University (South Korea) / Mokpo National University (South Korea) / Phion Technology Inc (South Korea):  "Room-temperature luminescence study on the effect of Mg activation annealing on p-GaN layers grown by MOCVD." T.S. Jeong, J.H. Kim, M.S. Han, K.Y. Lim, C.J. Youn, J.O. Kim, Y.J. Jung, and H. Lee, Journal of Crystal Growth, 280(3-4):401-407 (July 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chung Yuan Christian University (Taiwan) / Institute Nuclear Energy Research (Taiwan):  "Epitaxial growth of high-quality GaN on appropriately nitridated Si substrate by metal organic chemical vapor deposition." W.Y. Uen, Z.Y. Li, S.M. Lan, and S.M. Liao, Journal of Crystal Growth, 280(3-4):335-340 (July 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chungbuk National University (South Korea) / Electronics &  Telecommunications Research Institute (South Korea) / Korea Research Institute of Standards & Science (South Korea):  "Effect of Si doping on the structural and the optical properties in high-quality AlxGa1-xN/GaN heterostructures grown by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition." H.S. Kwack, Y.H. Cho, S.B. Bae, D.K. Oh, K.S. Lee, and C.S. Kim, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 46(5):1137-1141 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   CNR (Italy):   "Interaction between dislocations and He-implantation-induced voids in GaN epitaxial layers." D. Alquier, C. Bongiorno, F. Roccaforte, and V. Raineri, Applied Physics Letters, 86(21):211911 (May 23, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   CNRS (France):  "Ductile relaxation in cracked metal-organic chemical-vapor-deposition-grown AlGaN films on GaN." J.M. Bethoux and P. Vennegues, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(12):123504 (June 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   CNRS (France) / StMicroelectronics (Switzerland) / EPFL (Switzerland):  "Hexagonal c-axis GaN layers grown by metalorganic vapor-phase epitaxy on Si(001)." S. Joblot, E. Feltin, E. Beraudo, P. Vennegues, M. Leroux, F. Omnes, M. Laugt, and Y. Cordier, Journal of Crystal Growth, 280(1-2):44-53 (June 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Cornell University:  "Green emission from Er-doped GaN powder." H.Q. Wu, C.B. Poitras, M. Lipson, M.G. Spencer, J. Hunting, and F.J. Disalvo, Applied Physics Letters, 86(19):191918 (May 9, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   CSIC (Spain) / Slovak Academy of Sciences (Slovakia) / University of Carlos III Madrid (Spain) / University of Pontificia Comillas (Spain):  "Growth dynamics of reactive-sputtering-deposited AlN films." M.A. Auger, L. Vazquez, O. Sanchez, M. Jergel, R. Cuerno, and M. Castro, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(12):123528 (June 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   CSIC (Spain) / University of Complutense de Madrid (Spain) / Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain):  "Effect of the implantation temperature on lattice damage of Be+-implanted GaN." D. Pastor, R. Cusco, L. Artus, G. Gonzalez-Diaz, S. Fernandez, and E. Calleja, Semiconductor Science and Technology, 20(5):374-377 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Duke University / CNR (Italy) / INSTM (Italy):  "Impact of unintentional and intentional nitridation of the 6H-SiC(0001)(Si) substrate on GaN epitaxy." T.H. Kim, S.J. Choi, M. Morse, P. Wu, C.Y. Yi, A. Brown, M. Losurdo, M.M. Giangregorio et al, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B, 23(3):1181-1185 (May 2005-June 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (South Korea) / Hanyang University (South Korea):  "The fabrication technique and electrical properties of a free-standing GaN nanowire." H.Y. Yu, B.H. Kang, C.W. Park, U.H. Pi, C.J. Lee, and S.Y. Choi, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing, 81(2):245-247 (July 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Faculte des Sciences de Monastir (Tunisia) / CNRS (France):  "LP MOVPE growth and characterization of high Al content Al(x)Ga1-N-x epilayers." C. Touzi, F. Omnes, B. El Jani, and P. Gibart, Journal of Crystal Growth, 279(1-2):31-36 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics (Germany):  "Control of the Mg doping profile in III-N light-emitting diodes and its effect on the electroluminescence efficiency." K. Kohler, T. Stephan, A. Perona, J. Wiegert, M. Maier, M. Kunzer, and J. Wagner, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(10):1,  P.104914 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Fukui University (Japan):  "Band gap widening of MBE grown InN layers by impurity incorporation." Y. Uesaka, A. Yamamoto, and A. Hashimoto, Journal of Crystal Growth, 278(1-4):402-405 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Georgia Institute of Technology:  "Mg doped GaN using a valved, thermally energetic source: enhanced incorporation, and control." S.D. Burnham, G. Namkoong, W. Henderson, and W.A. Doolittle, Journal of Crystal Growth, 279(1-2):26-30 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   GRE (France) / Soitec SA (France):  "Transfers of 2-inch GaN films onto sapphire substrates using Smart Cut (TM) technology." A. Tauzin, T. Akatsu, M. Rabarot, J. Dechamp, M. Zussy, H. Moriceau, J.E. Michaud, A.M. Charvet et al, Electronics Letters, 41(11):668-670 (May 26, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Hokkaido University (Japan):  "Study on ECR dry etching and selective MBE growth of AlGaN/GaN for fabrication of quantum nanostructures on GaN (0001) substrates." T. Oikawa, F. Ishikawa, T. Sato, T. Hashizume, and H. Hasegawa, Applied Surface Science, 244(1-4):84-87 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Huazhong University of Science & Technology (China) / University of Hong Kong (China):  "Variable energy positron annihilation spectroscopy of GaN grown on sapphire substrates with MOCVD." Y.F. Hu, C.D. Beling, and S. Fung, Chinese Physics Letters, 22(5):1214-1217 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Indian Association for the Cultivatation of Science (India):  "Synthesis of gallium nitride films by a novel electrodeposition route." R.K. Roy and A.K. Pal, Materials Letters, 59(17):2204-2209 (July 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Instituto Politecnico Nacional (Mexico):  "Effects of substrate nitridation time on the thermal properties of GaN films grown on silicon by molecular beam epitaxy." M. Cervantes-Contreras, M. Lopez-Lopez, G.G. De La Cruz, P. Rodriguez, M. Tamura, and T. Yodo, Journal de Physique IV, 125:205-208 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Instituto Politecnico Nacional (Mexico) / Osaka Institute of Technology (Japan):  "Thermal properties of GaN/Si heterostructures grown by molecular beam epitaxy." M. Cervantes-Contreras, C.A. Quezada-Maya, M. Lopez-Lopez, G.G. De La Cruz, M. Tamura, and T. Yodo, Journal of Crystal Growth, 278(1-4):415-420 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Instituto Superior Tecnico (Portugal) / University Nova Lisboa (Portugal) / Institute Tecnológico e Nuclear (Portugal):  "Structural and composition analysis of GaN films deposited by cyclic-PLD at different substrate temperatures." P. Sanguino, Teodoro Omnd, M. Niehus, C.P. Marques, A.M.C. Moutinho, E. Alves, and R. Schwarz, Sensors and Actuators A-Physical, 121(1):131-135 (May 31, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   JST (Japan) / National Institute for Materials Science (Japan):  "GaN nanostructure fabrication by focused-ion-beam-assisted chemical vapor deposition." T. Nagata, P. Ahmet, Y. Sakuma, T. Sekiguchi, and T. Chikyow, Applied Physics Letters, 87(1):013103 (July 4, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Kansas State University:  "Unintentionally doped n-type Al0.67Ga0.33N epilayers." M.L. Nakarmi,  N. Nepal, J.Y. Lin, and H.X. Jiang, Applied Physics Letters, 86(26):261902 (June 27, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Korea Maritime University (South Korea) / Korea Maritime University (South Korea) / Andong National University (South Korea) / Cheju National University (South Korea) / Nagoya University (Japan):  "Characterization of AlGaN layer with high Al content grown by mixed-source HVPE." H.S. Ahn, K.H. Kim, M. Yang, J.Y. Yi, H.J. Lee, J.H. Chang, H.S. Kim, S.W. Kim et al, Physica Status Solidi a-Applications and Materials Science, 202(6):1048-1052 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Kyocera Corp (Japan) / Meijo University (Japan):  "Impact of H-2-preannealing of the sapphire substrate on the crystallinity of low-temperature-deposited AIN buffer layer." M. Tsuda, K. Balakrishnan, M. Iwaya, S. Kamiyama, H. Amano, and I. Akasaki, Japanese Journal of Applied Physics Part 1-Regular Papers Short Notes & Review Papers, 44(6a):3913-3917 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory / Pacific Northwest National Laboratory / Oriol Inc:  "Investigation of microstructure and V-defect formation in InxGa1-xN/GaN MQW grown using temperature-gradient metalorganic chemical vapor deposition." M.C. Johnson, Z. Liliental-Weber, D.N. Zakharov, D.E. Mccready, R.J. Jorgenson, J. Wu, W. Shan, and E.D. Bourret-Courchesne, Journal of Electronic Materials, 34(5):605-611 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Linkoping University (Sweden):  "Sublimation growth of AlN crystals: Growth mode and structure evolution." R. Yakimova, A. Kakanakova-Georgieva, G.R. Yazdi, G.K. Gueorguiev, and M. Syvajarvi, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):81-86 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Linkoping University (Sweden) / Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (Bulgaria):  "Growth of thick GaN layers with hydride vapour phase epitaxy." B. Monemar, H. Larsson, C. Hemmingsson, I.G. Ivanov, and D. Gogova, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):17-31 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Linkoping University (Sweden) / University of Sofia (Bulgaria):  "Properties of nonpolar a-plane GaN films grown by HVPE with AlN buffers." T. Paskova, V. Darakchieva, P. Paskov, J. Birch, E. Valcheva, P.O.A. Persson, B. Arnaudov, S. Tungasmitta et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):55-61 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Los Alamos National Laboratory / Sandia National Laboratories:  "Multicolor light-emitting diodes based on semiconductor nanocrystals encapsulated in GaN charge injection layers." A.H. Mueller, M.A. Petruska, M. Achermann, D.J. Werder, E.A. Akhadov, D.D. Koleske, M.A. Hoffbauer, and V.I. Klimov, Nano Letters, 5(6):1039-1044 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Nanyang Technological University (Singapore):  "Growth of AIN films on Si(100) and Si(111) substrates by reactive magnetron sputtering." J.X. Zhang, H. Cheng, Y.Z. Chen, A. Uddin, S. Yuan, S.J. Geng, and S. Zhang, Surface & Coatings Technology, 198(1-3):68-73 (August 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / Epitech Technology Corp (Taiwan):  "ESD engineering of nitride-based LEDs." Y.K. Su, S.J. Chang,  S.C. Wei, S.M. Chen, and W.L. Li, IEEE Transactions on Device and Materials Reliability, 5(2):277-281 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / Epitech Technology Corp (Taiwan):  "Nitride-based MQW LEDs with multiple GaN-SiN nucleation layers." S.C. Wei, Y.K. Su, S.J. Chang,  S.M. Chen, and W.L. Li, IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 52(6):1104-1109 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / National Yunlin University of Science & Technology (Japan) / National Formosa University (Taiwan):  "GaN nanocolumns formed by inductively coupled plasmas etching." S.C. Hung, Y.K. Su, S.J. Chang, S.C. Chen, T.H. Fang, and L.W. Ji, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 28(2):115-120 (July 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / South Epitaxy Corp (Taiwan):  "Enhanced output power in GaN-based LEDs with naturally textured surface grown by MOCVD." C.M. Tsai, J.K. Sheu, W.C. Lai, Y.P. Hsu, P.T. Wang, C.T. Kuo, C.W. Kuo, S.J. Chang et al, IEEE Electron Device Letters, 26(7):464-466 (July 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan) / National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan):  "Enhancement in light output of InGaN-based microhole array light-emitting diodes." T.H. Hsueh, J.K. Shen, H.W. Huang, J.Y. Chu, C.C. Kao, H.C. Kuo, and S.C. Wang, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 17(6):1163-1165 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Chung Cheng University (Taiwan) / Wufeng Institute Technology (Taiwan):  "Use of patterned laser liftoff process and electroplating nickel layer for the fabrication of vertical-structured GaN-based light-emitting diodes." S.J. Wang, K.M. Uang, S.L. Chen, Y.C. Yang, S.C. Chang, T.M. Chen, C.H. Chen, and B.W. Liou, Applied Physics Letters, 87(1):011111 (July 4, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology (Japan):  "Reduction of dislocations in GaN epilayers using templated three-dimensional coherent nanoislands." K. Jeganathan, M. Shimizu, and H. Okumura, Applied Physics Letters, 86(19):191908 (May 9, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology (Japan) / Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd (Japan) / Nanjing University (China):  "Characterizations of GaN films and GaN/AlN super-lattice structures grown on vicinal sapphire (0001) substrates by RF-MBE." X.Q. Shen, M. Shimizu, T. Yamamoto, Y. Honda, and H. Okumura, Journal of Crystal Growth, 278(1-4):378-382 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan):  "Enhancement of the c-axis texture of aluminum nitride by an inductively coupled plasma reactive sputtering process." C.M. Yeh, C.H. Chen, J.Y. Gan, C.S. Kou, and J. Hwang, Thin Solid Films, 483(1-2):6-9 (July 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan) / Chang Gung University (Taiwan) / National Taiwan University (Taiwan):  "AlGaN films grown on (0001)sapphire by a two-step method." C.F. Shih, N.C. Chen, S.Y. Lin, and K.S. Liu, Applied Physics Letters, 86(21):211103 (May 23, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National University of Kaohsiung (Taiwan):  "Wavelength shift of gallium nitride light emitting diode with p-down structure." W.H. Lan, IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 52(6):1217-1219 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   North Carolina State University:  "AlN bulk crystals grown on SiC seeds." R. Dalmau, R. Schlesser, B.J. Rodriguez, R.J. Nemanich, and Z. Sitar, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):68-74 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Ohio State University / CFD Research Corp / ESI CFD Inc.:  "Combined ab initio quantum chemistry and computational fluid dynamics calculations for prediction of gallium nitride growth." D. Sengupta, S. Mazumder, W. Kuykendall, and S.A. Lowry, Journal of Crystal Growth, 279(3-4):369-382 (June 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Pennsylvania State University:  "In situ observation of coalescence-related tensile stresses during metalorganic chemical vapor deposition of GaN on sapphire." S. Raghavan, J. Acord, and J.M. Redwing, Applied Physics Letters, 86(26):261907 (June 27, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "Control of Mg doping of GaN in RF-plasma molecular beam epitaxy." A. Feduniewicz, C. Skierbiszewski, M. Siekacz, Z.R. Wasilewski, I. Sproule, S. Grzanka, R. Jakiela, J. Borysiuk et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 278(1-4):443-448 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "Deposition of thick GaN layers by HVPE on the pressure grown GaN substrates." B. Lucznik, B. Pastuszka, I. Grzegory, M. Bockowski, G. Kamler, E. Litwin-Staszewska, and S. Porowski, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):38-46 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "Growth of GaN on patterned GaN/sapphire substrates by high pressure solution method." M. Bockowski, I. Grzegory, J. Borysiuk, G. Kamler, B. Lucznik,  M. Wroblewski, P. Kwiatkowski, K. Jasik et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):11-16 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) / Topgan Ltd (Poland):  "Properties of InGaN blue laser diodes grown on bulk GaN substrates." P. Perlin, T. Suski, M. Leszczynski, P. Prystawko, T. Swietlik, L. Marona, P. Wisniewski, R. Czernecki et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):107-114 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) / Wroclaw Technical University (Poland):  "Synthesis, structure and optical properties of GaN nanocrystallites." M. Nyk, W. Strek, J.M. Jablonski, L. Kepinski, R. Kudrawiec, and J. Misiewicz, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 8(4):511-514 (August 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Radboud University of Nijmegen (Netherlands) / Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "Defects in GaN single crystals and homoepitaxial structures." J.L. Weyher, G. Kamler, G. Nowak, J. Borysiuk, B. Lucznik, M. Krysko, I. Grzegory, and S. Porowski, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):135-142 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Saga University (Japan):  "Microscopic investigations of aluminum nitride thin films grown by low-temperature reactive sputtering." Q.X. Guo, M. Yoshitugu, T. Tanaka, M. Nishio, and H. Ogawa, Thin Solid Films, 483(1-2):16-20 (July 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Sandia Natlional Laboratories:  "Using optical reflectance to measure GaN nucleation layer decomposition kinetics." D.D. Koleske, M.E. Coltrin, and M.J. Russell, Journal of Crystal Growth, 279(1-2):37-54 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Semiconductor Technology Research (STR) Inc / North Crystals Ltd (Russia) / Fox Group Inc:  "Sublimation growth of AlN bulk crystals in Ta crucibles." E.N. Mokhov, O.V. Avdeev, I.S. Barash, T.Y. Chemekova, A.D. Roenkov, A.S. Segal, A.A. Wolfson, Y.N. Makarov et al, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):93-100 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Seoul National University (South Korea) / Chungbuk National University (South Korea) / Sogang University (South Korea):  "Growth of in-rich InGaN/GaN nanostructures by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition and their optical properties." S.Y. Kwon, H.J. Kim, H. Na, Y.W. Kim, H.C. Seo, H.J. Kim, Y. Shin, E. Yoon et al, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 46(S):S130-S133 (June 2005). [No URL available]

·   Seoul National University (South Korea) / Sogang University (South Korea):  "Room temperature near-ultraviolet emission from In-rich InGaN/GaN multiple quantum wells." S.Y. Kwon, S.I. Baik, Y.W. Kim, H.J. Kim, D.S. Ko, E. Yoon, J.W. Yoon, H. Cheong et al, Applied Physics Letters, 86(19):192105 (May 9, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Shandong Jiaotong University (China) / Shandong Normal University (China) / Shandong University of Technology (China):  "Preparation and characterization of GaN films grown on Ga-diffused Si(111) substrates." Z.C. Sun, W.T. Cao, Q.Q. Wei, S.Y. Wang, C.S. Xue, and H.B. Sun, Rare Metals, 24(2):194-199 (June 2005). [No URL available]     

·   Shandong Normal University (China):  "Characteristics of GaN film prepared by ammoniating Ga2O3/Al2O3 deposited on Si(111) substrate ." Q.Q. Wei, C.S. Xue, Z.C. Sun, H.Z. Zhuang, and S.Y. Wang, Rare Metal Materials and Engineering, 34(5):746-749 (May 2005). [No URL available]

·   Shandong Normal University (China):  "Synthesis of GaN nanorods on Si substrates with assistance of the volatilization of ZnO middle layers." H.Z. Zhuang, H.Y. Gao, C.S. Xue, S.Y. Wang, Z.H. Dong, and J.T. He, Rare Metals, 24(2):110-114 (June 2005). [No URL available]

·   Shandong University (China) / Forschungzentrum Julich (Germany) / Aixtron AG (Germany):  "Terbium implanted AlN and photoluminescence properties." F. Lu, R. Carius, A.A. Alam, and M. Heuken, Journal of the Korean Physical Society, 46(S):S48-S51 (June 2005). [No URL available]

·   Shandong University (China) / Shandong Institute of Light Industry (China):  "Synthesis of GaN nanospindles via a facile solid-state reaction route." X.P. Hao, H. Zhan, Y.Z. Wu, S.W. Liu, X.G. Xu, and M.H. Jiang, Journal of Crystal Growth, 280(3-4):341-345 (July 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Sharp Labs Europe Ltd (UK):  "InGaN laser diodes and high brightness light emitting diodes grown by molecular beam epitaxy." S.E. Hooper, M. Kauer, V. Bousquet, K. Johnson, C. Zellweger, and J. Heffernan, Journal of Crystal Growth, 278(1-4):361-366 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Stanford University / University of Texas-Austin:  "Using beam.flux monitor as Langmuir probe for plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy." M.A. Wistey, S.R. Bank, H.B. Yuen, J.S. Harris, M.M. Oye, and A.L. Holmes, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 23(3):460-464 (May 2005-June 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   SUNY-Stony Brook / Arizona State University / North Carolina State University / Georgia Institute of Technology:  "Structural defects and luminescence features in heteroepitaxial GaN grown on on-axis and misoriented substrates." J. Bai, M. Dudley, L. Chen, B.J. Skromme, B. Wagner, R.F. Davis, U. Chowdhury, and R.D. Dupuis, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(11):116101 (June 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   SUNY Stony Brook / Arizona State University / North Carolina State University / Purdue University:  "Design of an RF-heated bulk AlN growth reactor: Induction heating and heat transfer modeling." B. Wu, V. Noveski, H. Zhang, R. Schlesser, S. Mahajan, S. Beaudoin, and Z. Sitar, Crystal Growth & Design, 5(4):1491-1498 (July 2005-August 31, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   SUNY-Stony Brook / Georgia Institute of Technology:  "Epitaxial tilting of GaN grown on vicinal surfaces of sapphire." X.R. Huang, J. Bai, M. Dudley, R.D. Dupuis, and U. Chowdhury, Applied Physics Letters, 86(21):211916 (May 23, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Technical University of Ilmenau (Germany):  "Effect of nanoscale surface morphology on the phase stability of 3C-AlN films on Si(111)." V. Lebedev, V. Cimalla, U. Kaiser, C. Foerster, J. Pezoldt, J. Biskupek, and O. Ambacher, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(11):114306 (June 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Technologies & Devices International Inc:  "Thick AlN layers grown by HVPE." O. Kovalenkov, V. Soukhoveev, V. Ivantsov, A. Usikov, and V. Dmitriev, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):87-92 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Teikyo University of Science & Technology (Japan):  "Thick cubic GaN film growth using ultra-thin low-temperature buffer layer by RF-MBE." R. Kimura, T. Suzuki, M. Ouchi, K. Ishida, and K. Takahashi, Journal of Crystal Growth, 278(1-4):411-414 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Tohoku University (Japan) / Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "Atomistic study of GaN surface grown on Si(111)." Z.T. Wang, Y. Yamada-Takamura, Y. Fujikawa, T. Sakurai, and Q.K. Xue, Applied Physics Letters, 87(3):032110 (July 18, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Tokyo Denki University (Japan):  "Synthesis of epitaxial GaN single-crystalline film by ultra high vacuum r.f. magnetron sputtering method." Y. Daigo and N. Mutsukura, Thin Solid Films, 483(1-2):38-43 (July 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology (Japan): "Growth of thick AlN layers by hydride vapor-phase epitaxy." Y. Kumagai, T. Yamane, and A. Koukitu, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):62-67 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology (Japan): "Thermodynamic analysis of AlGaN HVPE growth." A. Koukitu, J. Kikuchi, Y. Kangawa, and Y. Kumagai, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):47-54 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Toshiba Co Ltd (Japan):  "Sub-picosecond all-optical gate utilizing aN intersubband transition." N. Iizuka, K. Kaneko, and N. Suzuki, Optics Express, 13(10):3835-3840 (May 16, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   UNIPRESS (Poland) / Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "Microstructure of InGaN quantum wells grown on GaN single crystals and sapphire." M. Krysko, R. Czernecki, P. Prystawko, G. Targowski, S. Grzanka, J. Domagala, I. Grzegory, B. Lucznik et al, Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics, 38(10a):A89-A92 (May 21, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Auckland (New Zealand) / Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand) / Industrial Research Ltd (New Zealand) / Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organization (Australia):  "Characterisation of amorphous GaN films." J.B. Metson, B.J. Ruck, F. Budde, H.J. Trodahl, A. Bittar, and K.E. Prince, Applied Surface Science, 244(1-4):264-268 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Bremen (Germany) / Linkoping University (Sweden):  "Optoelectronic devices on bulk GaN." S. Figge, T. Bottcher, J. Dennemarck, R. Kroger, T. Paskova, B. Monemar, and D. Hommel, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):101-106 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of California-Berkeley:  "Defects in p-doped bulk GaN crystals grown with Ga polarity." Z. Liliental-Weber, T. Tomaszewicz, D. Zakharov, and M.A. O'keefe, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):125-134 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of California-Berkeley / Kitami Institute of Technology (Japan) / Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory:  "Epitaxial condition and polarity in GaN grown on a HfN-buffered Si(111) wafer." X. Xu, R. Armitage, S. Shinkai, K. Sasaki, C. Kisielowski, and E.R. Weber, Applied Physics Letters, 86(18):182104 (May 2, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of California-Santa Barbara:  "Molecular-beam epitaxy of p-type m-plane GaN." M. Mclaurin, T.E. Mates, and J.S. Speck, Applied Physics Letters, 86(26):262104 (June 27, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of California-Santa Barbara / AF Ioffe Physico-Technico Institute (Russia):  "Role of inclined threading dislocations in stress relaxation in mismatched layers." P. Cantu, F. Wu, P. Waltereit, S. Keller, A.E. Romanov, S.P. Denbaars, and J.S. Speck, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(10):1,  P.103534 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Crete (Greece) / FORTH (Greece):  "Active nitrogen species dependence on radiofrequency plasma source operating parameters and their role in GaN growth." E. Iliopoulos, A. Adikimenakis, E. Dimakis, K. Tsagaraki, G. Konstantinidis, and A. Georgakilas, Journal of Crystal Growth, 278(1-4):426-430 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Crete (Greece) / FORTH (Greece) / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece):  "Correlation between nucleation, morphology and residual strain of InN grown on Ga-face GaN (0001)." E. Dimakis, K. Tsagaraki, E. Iliopoulos, P. Komninou, T. Kehagias, A. Delimitis, and A. Georgakilas, Journal of Crystal Growth, 278(1-4):367-372 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Crete (Greece) / FORTH (Greece) / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece):  "Heteroepitaxial growth of In-face InN on GaN (0001) by plasma-assisted molecular-beam epitaxy." E. Dimakis, E. Iliopoulos, K. Tsagaraki, T. Kehagias, P. Komninou, and A. Georgakilas, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(11):113520 (June 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Delhi (India) / Toyohashi University of Technology (Japan):  "Pulsed laser deposition of epitaxial Al-doped ZnO film on sapphire with GaN buffer layer." M. Kumar, R.M. Mehra, A. Wakahara, M. Ishida, and A. Yoshida, Thin Solid Films, 484(1-2):174-183 (July 22, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Gothenburg (Sweden) / Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) / Linkoping University (Sweden) / National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan):  "Influence of dislocation density on photoluminescence intensity of GaN." J.F. Falth, M.N. Gurusinghe, X.Y. Liu, T.G. Andersson, I.G. Ivanov, B. Monemar, H.H. Yao, and S.C. Wang, Journal of Crystal Growth, 278(1-4):406-410 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Gottingen (Germany):  "Reactive laser synthesis of carbides and nitrides." P. Schaaf, M. Kahle, and E. Carpene, Applied Surface Science, 247(1-4):607-615 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Houston / National Sun Yat Sen University (Taiwan):  "Catalytic nanocapillary condensation and epitaxial GaN nanorod growth." H.W. Seo, Q.Y. Chen, L.W. Tu, C.L. Hsiao, M.N. Iliev, and W.K. Chu, Physical Review B, 71(23):235314 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Minnesota:  "Fabrication of multicomponent microsystems by directed three-dimensional self-assembly." W. Zheng and H.O. Jacobs, Advanced Functional Materials, 15(5):732-738 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Minnesota / SVT Associates:  "Nanostructure formation during ion-assisted growth of GaN by molecular beam epitaxy." B. Cui, P.I. Cohen, and A.M. Dabiran, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(10):1,  P.104313 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Montpellier 2 (France) / Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) / Topgan Ltd (Poland) / University of Warsaw (Poland):  "Influence of dislocation and ionized impurity scattering on the electron mobility in GaN/AlGaN heterostructures." W. Knap,  C. Skierbiszewski, K. Dybko, J. Lusakowski, M. Siekacz, I. Grzegory, and S. Porowski, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):194-201 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of New Mexico:  "Orientation-dependent nucleation of GaN on a nanoscale faceted Si surface." S.C. Lee, X.Y. Sun, S.D. Hersee, and S.R.J. Brueck, Journal of Crystal Growth, 279(3-4):289-292 (June 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Poona (India) / National Chemical Laboratory (India):  "Deposition of indium nitride films by activated reactive evaporation process - a feasibility study." S.J. Patil, D.S. Bodas, A.B. Mandale, and S.A. Gangal, Applied Surface Science, 245(1-4):73-78 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Pretoria (South Africa) / University of the Free State (South Africa):  "Analysis of GaN cleaning procedures." M. Diale, F.D. Auret, N.G. Van Der Berg, R.Q. Odendaal, and W.D. Roos, Applied Surface Science, 246(1-3):279-289 (June 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Shizuoka (Japan):  "Effect of treatments of sapphire substrate on growth of GaN film." M. Sumiya and S. Fuke, Applied Surface Science, 244(1-4):269-272 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Shizuoka (Japan):  "High growth rate deposition of oriented InN pillar crystals." K. Takemoto, N. Takahashi, and T. Nakamura, Solid State Communications, 134(9):617-620 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of South Carolina:  "Internal polarization fields in GaN/AlGaN multiple quantum wells with different crystallographic orientations." E. Kuokstis, W.H. Sun, C.Q. Chen, J.W. Yang, and M.A. Khan, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(10):1,  P.103719 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Strathclyde (UK) / ISMRA University of Caen (France) / Toyohashi University of Technology (Japan):  "Photoluminescence studies of Eu-implanted GaN epilayers." V. Katchkanov, K.P. O'donnell, S. Dalmasso, R.W. Martin, A. Braud, Y. Nakanishi, A. Wakahara, and A. Yoshida, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Solid State Physics, 242(7):1491-1496 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Texas-Austin / Stanford University / Samsung Austin Semiconductor / University of Massachusetts:  "Ion damage effects from negative deflector plate voltages during the plasma-assisted molecular-beam epitaxy growth of dilute nitrides." M.M. Oye, M.A. Wistey, J.M. Reifsnider, S. Agarwal,  T.J. Mattord, S. Govindaraju, G.A. Hallock, A.L. Holmes et al, Applied Physics Letters, 86(22):221902 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Tokyo (Japan):  "Fabrication of cubic and hexagonal GaN micro-crystals on GaAs(001)  substrates with relatively thin low-temperature GaN buffer layer." R. Katayama and K. Onabe, Journal of Crystal Growth, 278(1-4):431-436 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Western Ontario (Canada) / City University of Hong Kong (China) / Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / Argonne National Laboratory:  "One-dimensional zigzag gallium nitride nanostructures." X.T. Zhou, T.K. Sham, Y.Y. Shan, X.F. Duan, S.T. Lee, and R.A. Rosenberg, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(10):1,  P.104315 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University Rochester:  "Studies of ammonia dissociation during the gas source molecular-beam epitaxial growth of III nitrides." G.W. Wicks, M.W. Koch, and J.R. Pedrazzani, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B, 23(3):1186-1189 (May 2005-June 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   US Naval Research Laboratory:  "Optical studies of bulk and homoepitaxial films of III-V nitride semiconductors." J.A. Freitas, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):168-182 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Vilnius State University (Lithuania):  "Rate of radiative and nonradiative recombination in bulk GaN grown by various techniques." S. Jursenas, S. Miasojedovas, and A. Zukauskas, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):161-167 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Vilnius State University (Lithuania) / Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland):  "Spontaneous and stimulated emission in quantum structures grown over bulk GaN and sapphire." S. Miasojedovas, S. Jursenas, A. Zukauskasa, V.Y. Ivanov, M. Godlewski, M. Leszczynski, P. Perlin, and T. Suski, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):183-187 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Virginia Commonwealth University / Duke University / US Army Research Office:  "Increased carrier lifetimes in GaN epitaxial films grown using SiN and TiN porous network layers." U. Ozgur, Y. Fu, Y.T. Moon, F. Yun, H. Morkoc, and H.O. Everitt, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(10):1,  P.103704 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Virginia Commonwealth University / Duke University / US Army Research Office / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "Long carrier lifetimes in GaN epitaxial layers grown using TIN porous network templates." U. Ozgur, Y. Fu, Y.T. Moon, F. Yun, H. Morkoc, H.O. Everitt, S.S. Park, and K.Y. Lee, Applied Physics Letters, 86(23):232106 (June 6, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Wayne State University:  "Excimer laser modification of thin AlN films." D.G. Georgiev, L.W. Rosenberger, Y.V. Danylyuk, R.J. Baird, G. Newaz, G. Shreve, and G. Auner, Applied Surface Science, 249(1-4):45-53 (August 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Zhejiang University (China):  "Growth and characterization of GaN films on Si(111) substrate using high-temperature AlN buffer layer ." X.F. Ni, L.P. Zhu, Z.Z. Ye, Z. Zhao, H.P. Tang, W. Hong, and B.H. Zhao, Surface & Coatings Technology, 198(1-3):350-353 (August 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]


B.   Materials and Device Design Properties


·   AF Ioffe Physico-Technico Institute (Russia) / Leningrad Nuclear Physics Institute (Russia) / University of Karlsruhe (Germany):  "A gauge invariant approach to the Raman scattering in heavily doped crystals." A.A. Klochikhin, V.Y. Davydov, V.V. Emtsev, A.N. Smirnov, and R. Van Baltz, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Solid State Physics, 242(7):R58-R60 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Air Force Research Laboratory / University of Missouri:  "Luminous efficiency and the measurement of daytime displays, signals, and visors." L.K. Harrington, C.J. Bassi, and C.K. Peck, Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine, 76(5):448-455 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Arizona State University / Cornell University:  "Observation of large electron drift velocities in InN by ultrafast Raman spectroscopy." K.T. Tsen, C. Poweleit, D.K. Ferry, H. Lu, and W.J. Schaff, Applied Physics Letters, 86(22):222103 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   CEA (France) / Vietnamese Academy of Science & Technology (Vietnam) / NGK Insulators Ltd (Japan) / University of Grenoble 1 (France):  "Eu locations in eu-doped InGaN/GaN quantum dots." T. Andreev, E. Monroy, B. Gayral, B. Daudin, N.Q. Liem, Y. Hori, M. Tanaka, O. Oda et al, Applied Physics Letters, 87(2):021906 (July 11, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chang Gung University (Taiwan) / Nan Ya Photonics Inc (Taiwan):  "Cross sections for the investigation of the electroluminescence excitation of InGaN/GaN quantum wells in blue light-emitting diodes with multiquantum barriers." T.E. Nee, J.C. Wang, C.H. Lin, R.M. Lin, C.A. Huang, B.R. Fang, and R.Y. Wang, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B, 23(3):966-969 (May 2005-June 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chang Gung University (Taiwan) / Nan Ya Photonics Inc (Taiwan):  "Study of electroluminescence quenching in the InGaN/GaN blue diode with multi-quantum barrier structure." R.M. Lin, C.H. Lin, J.C. Wang, T.E. Nee, B.R. Fang, and R.Y. Wang, Journal of Crystal Growth, 278(1-4):421-425 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chiba University (Japan) / CREST (Japan):  "Ultrathin metal layers to convert surface polarity of nitride semiconductors." T. Nakayama and J. Mikami, Physica Status Solidi B-Basic Solid State Physics, 242(6):1209-1213 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "Investigations on optical properties of AlGaInN epilayers grown by MOCVD." D.S. Jiang, J.P. Liu, and H. Yang, Journal of Infrared and Millimeter Waves, 24(3):193-197 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / Shandong University (China):  "Study on GaN epilayer by infrared spectroscopic ellipsometry." J. Wang, X.Y. Li, J. Liu, and Z.M. Huang, Semiconductor Science and Technology, 20(6):540-543 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   CNRS (France):  "Photoreflectance on wide bandgap nitride semiconductors." C. Bru-Chevallier,  S. Fanget, and A. Philippe, Physica Status Solidi a-Applications and Materials Science, 202(7):1292-1299 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   CRHEA-CNRS (France) / University of Clermont Ferrand (France):  "Strong light-matter coupling at room temperature in simple geometry GaN microcavities grown on silicon." F. Semond, I.R. Sellers, F. Natali, D. Byrne, M. Leroux, J. Massies, N. Ollier, J. Leymarie et al, Applied Physics Letters, 87(2):021102 (July 11, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Eye Research Institute / Massachusetts General Hospital:  "Optical characterization of ultrabright LEDs." J.M. Benavides and R.H. Webb, Applied Optics, 44(19): 4000-4003 (July 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Gunma University (Japan) / Sanken Electric Co Ltd (Japan):  "Properties of radio-frequency-sputter-deposited GaN films in a nitrogen/hydrogen mixed gas." T. Miyazaki, K. Takada, S. Adachi, and K. Ohtsuka, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(9):093516 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea):  "Si delta doping in a GaN barrier layer of InGaN/GaN multiquantum well for an efficient ultraviolet light-emitting diode." M.K. Kwon, K. Park, S.H. Baek, J.Y. Kim, and S.J. Park, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(10):1,  P.106109 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Hanyang University (South Korea) / Pohang University of Science &  Technology (South Korea) / Sungkyunkwan University (South Korea):  "Optical and field emission properties of thin single-crystalline GaN nanowires." B. Ha, S.H. Seo, J.H. Cho, C.S. Yoon, J. Yoo, G.C. Yi, C.Y. Park, and C.J. Lee, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 109(22):11095-11099 (June 9, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Henan Normal University (China) / Peking University (China):  "Localized excitons in self-assembled InxGa1-xN quantum dots." X.Q. Dai, F.Z. Huang, and J.J. Shi, Modern Physics Letters B, 19(12):589-598 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Hokkaido University (Japan) / Japan Science & Technology Agency (Japan) / University of Tokyo (Japan):  "Optical diffraction spectroscopy of excitons in uniaxially strained GaN films." Y. Toda, S. Adachi, Y. Abe, K. Hoshino, and Y. Arakawa, Physical Review B, 71(19):195315 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Hosei University (Japan) / National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology (Japan):  "Nuclear reaction analysis of carbon-doped GaN: the interstitial carbon as an origin of yellow luminescence." K. Kuriyama, Y. Mizuki, H. Sano, A. Onoue, M. Hasegawa, and I. Sakamoto, Solid State Communications, 135(1-2): 99-102 (July 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Industrial Technology Research Institute (Taiwan) / National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan):  "Spectroscopic ellipsometry study of wurtzite InN epitaxial films on Si(111) with varied carrier concentrations." H. Ahn, C.H. Shen, C.L. Wu, and S. Gwo, Applied Physics Letters, 86(20):201905 (May 16, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Institut Preparatoire Des Etudes d Ingenieurs de Sfax (Tunisia) / Faculte des Sciences de Monastir (Tunisia) / University of Montpellier 2 (France):  "Electron beam-induced current investigation of GaN Schottky diode." A. Matoussi, T. Boufaden, S. Guermazi, Y. Mlik, B. El Jani, and A. Toureille, Journal of Electronic Materials, 34(7):1059-1064 (July, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Institute of Materials Research & Engineering (Singapore) / National University of Singapore (Singapore) / MIT:  "Investigation of optical properties of nanoporous GaN films." A.P. Vajpeyi, S. Tripathy, S.J. Chua, and E.A. Fitzgerald, Physica E-Low-Dimensional Systems & Nanostructures, 28(2):141-149 (July 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Iwate University (Japan):  "Improvement in the light emission characteristics of CdS: Cu/CdS diodes." H. Murai, T. Abe, J. Matsuda, H. Sato, S. Chiba, and Y. Kashiwaba, Applied Surface Science, 244(1-4):351-354 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Karlstad University (Sweden) / University of Tokyo (Japan):  "Angle-resolved photoemission from stoichiometric GaN(0001)-1 x 1." S.M. Widstrand, K.O. Magnusson, L.S.O. Johansson, and M. Oshima, Surface Science, 584(2-3):169-178 (June 20, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Kinki University (Japan):  "Light-emitting efficiency tuning of rod-shaped pi conjugated systems by donor and acceptor groups." Y. Yamaguchi, T. Tanaka, S. Kobayashi, T. Wakamiya, Y. Matsubara, and Z. Yoshida, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 127(26):9332-9333 (July 6, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Kyoto Institute of Technology (Japan) / Jozef Stefan Institute (Slovenia) / Industrial Technology Research Institute (Taiwan) / National Taiwan University (Taiwan):  "Determination of thickness and lattice distortion for the individual layer of strained Al0.14Ga0.86N/GaN superlattice by high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy." M. Shiojiri, M. Ceh, S. Sturm, C.C. Chuo, J.T. Hsu, J.R. Yang, and H. Saijo, Applied Physics Letters, 87(3):031914 (July 18, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Meisei University (Japan) / Brno University of Technology (Czech Republic) / University of Yamanashi (Japan) / National Institute of Information & Communication Technology (Japan):  "Hooge noise parameter of epitaxial n-GaN on sapphire." N. Tanuma, M. Tacano, J. Pavelka, S. Hashiguchi, J. Sikula, and T. Matsui, Solid-State Electronics, 49(6):865-870 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Nanjing University of Science & Technology (China) / Nanjing University (China) / Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "Microstrain in Al0.22Ga0.78N/GaN heterostructure studied by X-ray diffraction and scattering." W.S. Tan, H.L. Cai, X.S. Wu, S.S. Jiang, W.L. Zheng, and Q.J. Jia, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 397(1-2):231-235 (July 19, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Changhua University of Education (China):  "Effect of reactive ion etching-induced defects on the surface band bending of heavily Mg-doped p-type GaN." Y.J. Lin and Y.L. Chu, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(10):1,  P.104904 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Changhua University of Education (Taiwan) / National Taiwan University of Science & Technology (Taiwan) / Feng Chia University (Taiwan):  "Optical and electrical properties of heavily Mg-doped GaN upon  (NH4)(2)S-x treatment." Y.J. Lin, Y.L. Chu, Y.S. Huang, and H.C. Chang, Applied Physics Letters, 86(20):202107 (May 16, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Institute for Lasers Plasma & Radiation Physics (Romania) / Pitesti University (Romania) / National Institute of Microtechnology (Romania):  "Structural and optical characterization of AlN films grown by pulsed laser deposition." C. Ristoscu, C. Ducu, G. Socol, F. Craciunoiu, and I.N. Mihailescu, Applied Surface Science, 248(1-4):411-415 (July 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Synchroton Radiation Research Center (Taiwan) / Max Planck Gesell (Germany) / Sincrotrone Trieste (Italy) / Technical University of Chemnitz (Germany):  "Valence band discontinuity at the GaN/SiC(0001) heterojunction studied in situ by synchrotron-radiation photoelectron spectroscopy." C.H. Chen, L. Aballe, R. Klauser,  T.U. Kampen, and K. Horn, Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena, 144:425-428 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Taiwan University (Taiwan) / Chung Hua University (Taiwan) / University of Karlsruhe (Germany):  "Effects of silicon doping on the nanostructures of InGaN/GaN quantum wells." M.K. Chen, Y.C. Cheng, J.Y. Chen, C.M. Wu,  C.C. Yang, K.J. Ma, J.R. Yang, and A. Rosenauer, Journal of Crystal Growth, 279(1-2):55-64 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Taiwan University (Taiwan) / National Sun Yat Sen University (Taiwan):  "Zero-field spin splitting in modulation-doped AlxGa1-xN/GaN two-dimensional electron systems." K.S. Cho, T.Y. Huang, H.S. Wang, M.G. Lin, T.M. Chen, C.T. Liang, Y.F. Chen, and I. Lo, Applied Physics Letters, 86(22):222102 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan) / National Taiwan Institute of Technology (Taiwan) / Taichung Healthcare & Management University (Taiwan):  "Argon ion beam voltage in a dual ion beam sputtering system influence on the aluminum nitride films microstructure." S. Han, H.Y. Chen, and H.C. Shih, Vacuum, 78(2-4):539-543 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Public Corp (Japan):  "Blue-purplish InGaN quantum wells with shallow depth of exciton localization." T. Akasaka, H. Gotoh, H. Nakano, and T. Makimoto, Applied Physics Letters, 86(19):191902 (May 9, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Northeast Normal University (China) / Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) / Fisk University:   "Ultraviolet electroluminescence from p-GaN/i-ZnO/n-ZnO heterojunction light-emitting diodes." H.Y. Xu, Y.C. Liu, Y.X. Liu, C.S. Xu, C.L. Shao, and R. Mu, Applied Physics B-Lasers and Optics, 80(7):871-874 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Northern Illinois University / Northwestern University:  "Modeling of electron mobility in GaN materials." I.M. Abdel-Motaleb and R.Y. Korotkov, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(9):093715 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Peking University (China):  "Microstructure evolution of oxidized Ni/Au ohmic contacts to p-GaN studied by X-ray diffraction." C.Y. Hu, Z.X. Qin, Z.Z. Chen, H. Yang, K. Wu, Q. Wang, Z.J. Yang, T.J. Yu et al, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 8(4):515-519 (August 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland) / University of Magdeburg (Germany) / University of Montpellier 2 (France):  "Efficient radiative recombination and potential profile fluctuations in low-dislocation InGaN/GaN multiple quantum wells on bulk GaN substrates." G. Franssen, S. Grzanka, R. Czernecki, T. Suski, L. Marona, T. Riemann, J. Christen, H. Teisseyre et al, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(10):1,  P.103507 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute / Sensor Electronic Technology Inc / Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia):  "Low-frequency noise of GaN-based ultraviolet light-emitting diodes." S.L. Rumyantsev, S. Sawyer, M.S. Shur, N. Pala,  Y. Bilenko, J.P. Zhang, X. Hu, A. Lunev et al, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(12):123107 (June 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Research Center Julich (Germany):  "Size-dependent photoconductivity in MBE-grown GaN-nanowires." R. Calarco, M. Marso, T. Richter, A.I. Aykanat, R. Meijers, A.V. Hart, T. Stoica, and H. Luth, Nano Letters, 5(5):981-984 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia) / NWO (France) / ESRF (France) / Katholieke University of Leuven (France):  "Microscopic parameters of materials containing GaN/AlN and InAs/AlAs heterostructures." S.B. Erenburg, N.V. Bausk, L.N. Mazalov, A.I. Toropov, K.S. Zhuravlev, V.G. Mansurov, T.S. Shamirsaev, W. Bras et al, Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section a-Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipment, 543(1):188-193 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Sandia National Laboratories / University of Florida:  "Effect of threading dislocations on the Bragg peakwidths of GaN,  AlGaN, and AlN heterolayers." S.R. Lee, A.M. West, A.A. Allerman, K.E. Waldrip, D.M. Follstaedt, P.P. Provencio, D.D. Koleske, and C.R. Abernathy, Applied Physics Letters, 86(24):241904 (June 13, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Shanxi Normal University (China) / Xian Jiaotong University (China):  "First-principles investigation of structure and stability of AlnNm clusters." L. Guo, H.S. Wu, and Z.H. Jin, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry, 103(3):291-298 (June 5, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Soft Impact Ltd (Russia) / Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia) / Semiconductor Technology Research (STR) Inc:  "Bandgap engineering of electronic and optoelectronic devices on native AlN and GaN substrates: A modelling insight." V.F. Mymrin, K.A. Bulashevich, N.I. Podolskaya, and S.Y. Karpov, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):115-124 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Southern University / A&M College:  "Density-functional theory band gap of wurtzite InN." D. Bagayoko and L. Franklin, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(12):123708 (June 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   SRI International / Arizona State University:  "Spin relaxation of electrons and holes in zinc-blende semiconductors." Z.G. Yu, S. Krishnamurthy, M. Van Schilfgaarde, and N. Newman, Physical Review B, 71(24):245312 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Technical University of Ilmenau (Germany):  "An electron mobility model for wurtzite GaN." F. Schwierz, Solid-State Electronics, 49(6):889-895 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Technion Israel Institute of Technology (Israel) / Cyopt Ltd (Israel):  "Simulation of x-ray diffraction profiles in imperfect multilayers by direct wave summation." S. Zamir, O. Steinberg, U. Tisch, J. Salzman, and E. Zolotoyabko, Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics, 38(10a):A239-A244 (May 21, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Technion Israel Institute of Technology (Israel) / University of California-Santa Barbara:  "Optical evidence for lack of polarization in (1120) oriented GaN/(AlGa)N quantum structures." N. Akopian, G. Bahir, D. Gershoni, M.D. Craven, J.S. Speck, and S.P. Denbaars, Applied Physics Letters, 86(20):202104 (May 16, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University Complutense de Madrid (Spain) / Moldavian Academy of Sciences (Moldova) / Technical University of Moldova (Moldova):  "Spatially resolved cathodoluminescence of GaN nanostructures fabricated by photoelectrochemical etching." C. Diaz-Guerra, J. Piqueras, V. Popa, A. Cojocaru, and I.M. Tiginyanu, Applied Physics Letters, 86(22):223103 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Bath (UK) / University of Sheffield (UK):  "Nature of acceptor states in magnesium-doped gallium nitride." G.N. Aliev, S. Zeng, J.J. Davies, D. Wolverson, S.J. Bingham, P.J. Parbrook, and T. Wang, Physical Review B, 71(19):195204 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of California-Berkeley / Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory:  "Nanometer-scale optical imaging of epitaxially grown GaN and InN islands using apertureless near-field microscopy." Z.H. Kim, B. Liu, and S.R. Leone, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 109(17):8503-8508 (May 5, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of California-Irvine:  "An electrical model with junction temperature for light-emitting diodes and the impact on conversion efficiency." J. Park and C.C. Lee, IEEE Electron Device Letters, 26(5):308-310 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of California-San Diego / Veeco Turbodisc Operations:  "Observation of In concentration variations in InGaN/GaN quantum-well heterostructures by scanning capacitance microscopy." X. Zhou, E.T. Yu, D.I. Florescu, J.C. Ramer, D.S. Lee, S.M. Ting, and E.A. Armour, Applied Physics Letters, 86(20):202113 (May 16, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Cambridge (UK):  "In-plane imperfections in GaN studied by x-ray diffraction." M.E. Vickers, M.J. Kappers, R. Datta, C. Mcaleese, T.M. Smeeton, F.D.G. Rayment, and C.J. Humphreys, Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics, 38(10a):A99-A104 (May 21, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Chittagong (Bangladesh) / Nagoya University (Japan):  "Deep level studies of GaN by deep level transient spectroscopy." S.L. Saha, M.R.H. Khan, and N. Sawaki, Indian Journal of Physics and Proceedings of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, 79(5):491-495 (May 2005). [No URL available]

·   University of Complutense de Madrid (Spain):  "High-frequency modeling of GaN/SiC blue light-emitting diodes." P. Antoranz, J.M. Miranda, J.L. Sebastian, M. Camara, and V. Fonseca, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(9):096107 (May 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Electronic Science & Technology China / Chinese Academy of Sciences (China):  "Back-to-back Schottky diode adopted for the measurement of GaN films and its Schottky contacts." Q. Luo, J.F. Du, M.H. Yang, L.C. Wang, T. Jin, and Q. Yu, Semiconductor Science and Technology, 20(6):606-610 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Gothenburg (Sweden) / LightLab AB (Sweden):  "Some silicon-based heterostructures for optical applications." M. Willander, Q.X. Zhao, O. Nur, and Q.H. Hu, Journal of Electronic Materials, 34(5):515-521 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Hong Kong (China) / Sichuan University (China):  "Micro-Raman and photoluminescence studies of neutron-irradiated gallium nitride epilayers." R.X. Wang, S.J. Xu, S. Fung, C.D. Beling, K. Wang, S. Li, Z.F. Wei, T.J. Zhou et al, Applied Physics Letters, 87(3):031906 (July 18, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Karlsruhe (Germany) / University of Bremen (Germany) / Technical University of Berlin (Germany):  "Indium redistribution in an InGaN quantum well induced by electron-beam irradiation in a transmission electron microscope." T. Li, E. Hahn, D. Gerthsen, A. Rosenauer, A. Strittmatter, L. Reissmann, and D. Bimberg, Applied Physics Letters, 86(24):241911 (June 13, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   T&MU University of London Imperial College of Science:  "Optical coherence of planar microcavity emission." R.F. Oulton, P.N. Stavrinou, and G. Parry, Applied Physics B-Lasers and Optics, 80(7):817-821 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Montpellier 2 (France):  "Ultraviolet surface-emitted second-harmonic generation in GaN one-dimensional photonic crystal slabs." J. Torres, M.L. D'yerville, D. Coquillat, E. Centeno, and J.P. Albert, Physical Review B, 71(19):195326 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Munster (Germany) / Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (Italy) / ISI (Italy) / Politecnical University of Turin (Italy):  "Pure dephasing and phonon dynamics in GaAs- and GaN-based quantum dot structures: Interplay between material parameters and geometry." B. Krummheuer, V.M. Axt, T. Kuhn, I. D'amico, and F. Rossi, Physical Review B, 71(23):235329 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of New Mexico / Brown University:  "Nanoheteroepitaxial growth of GaN on Si nanopillar arrays." S.D. Hersee, X.Y. Sun, X. Wang, M.N. Fairchild, J. Liang, and J. Xu, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(12):124308 (June 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Science & Technology China: "The first principle study on the atomic and electronic structure of GaN(10(1)over-bar0) surface." Y.H. Li, P.S. Xu, H.B. Pan, and F.Q. Xu, Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena, 144:597-600 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Sidi Bel-abbe's (Algeria): "Full potential linearized augmented plane wave calculations of positronic and electronic charge densities of zinc-blende AlN, InN and their alloy Al0.5In0.5N." Z. Bousahla, B. Abbar, B. Bouhafs, and A. Tadjer, Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 178(6):2117-2127 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Tabriz (Iran) / UMIST (UK) / University of Cambridge (UK) / Thomas Swan Scientific Equipment Ltd (UK):  "Optical and microstructural studies of InGaN/GaN single-quantum-well structures." D.M. Graham, A. Soltani-Vala, P. Dawson, M.J. Godfrey, T.M. Smeeton, J.S. Barnard, M.J. Kappers, C.J. Humphreys et al, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(10):1,  P.103508 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Valencia (Spain) / INFM (Italy) / University of Florence (Italy) / University of Florence (Italy) / CEA (France):  "Reduction of the internal electric field in wurtzite a-plane GaN self-assembled quantum dots." N. Garro, A. Cros, J.A. Budagosky, A. Cantarero, A. Vinattieri, M. Gurioli, S. Founta, H. Mariette et al, Applied Physics Letters, 87(1):011101 (July 4, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   US Air Force Institute of Technology / University of Dayton / Kangweon National University (South Korea):  "Radiation-induced electron traps in Al0.14Ga0.86N by 1 MeV electron radiation." M.R. Hogsed, Y.K. Yeo, M. Ahoujja, M.Y. Ryu, J.C. Petrosky, and R.L. Hengehold, Applied Physics Letters, 86(26):261906 (June 27, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   US Naval Research Laboratory / Crystal IS Inc / Palo Alto Research Center:  "Depth-resolved cathodoluminescence of a homoepitaxial AlN thin film." E. Silveira, J.A. Freitas, G.A. Slack, L.J. Schowalter, M. Kneissl, D.W. Treat, and N.M. Johnson, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):188-193 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Vilnius University (Lithuania) / University of Glasgow (UK):  "Characterization of as-grown and heavily irradiated GaN epitaxial structures by photoconductivity and photoluminescence." E. Gaubas, S. Jursenas, R. Tomasiunas, J. Vaitkus, A. Zukauskas, A. Blue, M. Rahman, and K.M. Smith, Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section a-Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipment, 546(1-2):247-251 (July 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Washington State University / Pacific Northwest National Laboratory:  "Probing the electronic structure of mono-nitrogen doped aluminum clusters using anion photoelectron spectroscopy." X. Li and L.S. Wang, European Physical Journal D, 34(1-3):9-14 (July 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Wright State University / US Air Force Research Laboratory:  "Identification of donors, acceptors, and traps in bulk-like HVPE GaN." D.C. Look, Z.Q. Fang, and B. Claflin, Journal of Crystal Growth, 281(1):143-150 (July 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Xiamen University (China) / Lumilog (France):  "High-spatial-resolution strain measurements by Auger electron spectroscopy in epitaxial-lateral-overgrowth GaN." D.J. Cai, F.C. Xu, J.Y. Kang, P. Gibart, and B. Beaumont, Applied Physics Letters, 86(21):211917 (May 23, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Yamaguchi University (Japan):  "Thickness dependence of In content of InGaN mixed films by high-resolution Rutherford backscattering spectrometry." H. Sakuta, Y. Yamanaka, S. Kurai, and T. Taguchi, Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section B-Beam Interactions With Materials and Atoms, 232:295-298 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Yarmouk University (Jordan) / Fritz Haber Institute of Max Planck Gesellschaft (Germany) / University of Gesamthsch Paderborn (Germany):  "Exact-exchange calculations of the electronic structure of AlN, GaN and InN." A. Qteish, A.I. Al-Sharif, M. Fuchs, M. Scheffler, S. Boeck, and J. Neugebauer, Computer Physics Communications, 169(1-3):28-31 (July 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]


C.   Packaging and Reliability

·   Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands):  "Luminescence properties of Eu2+-activated alkaline-earth silicon-oxynitride MSi2O2-delta N2+2/3 delta (M = Ca, Sr, Ba): A promising class of novel LED conversion phosphors." Y.Q. Li, A.C.A. Delsing, G. De With, and H.T. Hintzen, Chemistry of Materials, 17(12):3242-3248 (June 14, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea) / Sunchon National University (South Korea) / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "Improvement of the light output of InGaN-based light-emitting diodes using Cu-doped indium oxide/indium tin oxide p-type electrodes." J.O. Song, J.S. Kwak, Y. Park, and T.Y. Seong, Applied Physics Letters, 86(21):213505 (May 23, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Hokkaido University (Japan):  "Electrochemical processes for formation, processing and gate control of III-V semiconductor nanostructures." H. Hasegawa and T. Sato, Electrochimica Acta, 50(15):3015-3027 (May 20, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Korea Research Institute Chemical Technology (South Korea):  "Investigation of strontium silicate yellow phosphors for white light emitting diodes from a combinatorial chemistry." J.K. Park, K.J. Choi, K.N. Kim, and C.H. Kim, Applied Physics Letters, 87(3):031108 (July 18, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Central University (Taiwan):  "Analysis of position-dependent light extraction of GaN-based LEDs." T.X. Lee, C.Y. Lin, S.H. Ma, and C.C. Sun, Optics Express, 13(11):4175-4179 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) / South Epitaxy Corp (Taiwan):  "Nitride-based flip-chip ITO LEDs." S.J. Chang, C.S. Chang, Y.K. Su, C.T. Lee, W.S. Chen, C.F. Shen, Y.P. Hsu, S.C. Shei et al, IEEE Transactions on Advanced Packaging, 28(2):273-277 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Chung Hsing University (Taiwan):  "GaN-based light-emitting diodes with indium tin oxide texturing window layers using natural lithography." R.H. Horng, C.C. Yang, J.Y. Wu,  S.H. Huang, C.E. Lee, and D.S. Wuu, Applied Physics Letters, 86(22):221101 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology (Japan):  "Long-term accelerated current operation of white light-emitting diodes." T. Yanagisawa and T. Kojima, Journal of Luminescence, 114(1):39-42 (July 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   NIMS (Japan):  "Characterization and properties of green-emitting beta-SiAlON: Eu2+  powder phosphors for white light-emitting diodes." N. Hirosaki, R.J. Xie, K. Kimoto, T. Sekiguchi, Y. Yamamoto, T. Suehiro, and M. Mitomo, Applied Physics Letters, 86(21):211905 (May 23, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   NIMS (Japan) / Tokyo University of Technology (Japan):  "Strong green emission from alpha-SiAlON activated by divalent ytterbimn under blue light irradiation." R.J. Xie, N. Hirosaki, M. Mitomo, K. Uheda, T. Suehiro, X. Xu, Y. Yamamoto, and T. Sekiguchi, Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 109(19):9490-9494 (May 19, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Oxford Lasers Ltd (UK) / University of Strathclyde (UK):  "Impact of laser scribing for efficient device separation of LED components." E.K. Illy, M. Knowles, E. Gu, and M.D. Dawson, Applied Surface Science, 249(1-4):354-361 (August 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Pennsylvania State University / Nitronex Corp:  "Thermal stability of metallizations on GaN/AlxGa1-xN/GaN heterostructures." E.D. Readinger, J.A. Robinson, S.E. Mohney, and R. Therrien, Semiconductor Science and Technology, 20(5):389-397 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Pukyong National University (South Korea) / Yonsei University (South Korea):  "Full-color Ba3MgSi2O8: Eu2+, Mn2+ phosphors for white-light-emitting diodes." J.S. Kim, K.T. Lim, Y.S. Jeong, P.E. Jeon, J.C. Choi, and H.L. Park, Solid State Communications, 135(1-2):21-24 (July 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute:  "Extracting phosphor-scattered photons to improve white LED efficiency." N. Narendran, Y. Gu, J.P. Freyssinier-Nova, and Y. Zhu, Physica Status Solidi a-Applications and Materials Science, 202(6):R60-R62 (May 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute / Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (South Korea):  "Analysis of high-power packages for phosphor-based white-light-emitting diodes." H. Luo, J.K. Kim, E.F. Schubert, J. Cho, C. Sone, and Y. Park, Applied Physics Letters, 86(24):243505 (June 13, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Sun Yat Sen University (China):  "Three-band white light from InGaN-based blue LED chip precoated with green/red phosphors." H. Wu, X.M. Zhang, C.F. Guo, R. Xu, M.M. Wu, and Q. Su, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 17(6):1160-1162 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Technological University (Singapore) / Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden):  "Study of degradation mechanism of blue light emitting diodes." A. Uddin, A.C. Wei, and T.G. Andersson, Thin Solid Films, 483(1-2):378-381 (July 1, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Tsing Hua University (China):  "Far-field pattern simulation of flip-chip bonded power light-emitting diodes by a Monte Carlo photon-tracing method." F. Hu, K.Y. Qian, and Y. Luo, Applied Optics, 44(14):2768-2771 (May 10, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Mysore (India):  "Study of the electrical, structural and surface morphological characteristics of Pt/Re/Au ohmic contacts on p-type GaN." V.R. Reddy, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 93(2-3):286-290 (October 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Pennsylvania:  "Focused-ion-beam platinum nanopatterning for GaN nanowires: Ohmic contacts and patterned growth." C.Y. Nam, J.Y. Kim, and J.E. Fischer, Applied Physics Letters, 86(19):193112 (May 9, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of South Carolina:  "Thermal analysis of flip-chip packaged 280 nm nitride-based deep ultraviolet light-emitting diodes." M. Shatalov, A. Chitnis, P. Yadav, M.F. Hasan, J. Khan, V. Adivarahan, H.P. Maruska, W.H. Sun et al, Applied Physics Letters, 86(20):201109 (May 16, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   University of Tokyo (Japan) / Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd (Japan):  "Photoemission study on interfacial reaction of Ti/n-type GaN." T. Naono, J. Okabayashi, S. Toyoda, H. Fujioka, M. Oshima, and H. Hamamatsu,  Applied Surface Science, 244(1-4):277-280 (May 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]


D.   Other LED Lighting


·   Forschungszentrum Rossendorf EV (Germany) / Nanoparc Gesellsch Beschrankter Haftung GmbH (Germany):  "Bright green electroluminescence from Tb3+ in silicon metal-oxide-semiconductor devices." J.M. Sun, W. Skorupa,  T. Dekorsy, M. Helm, L. Rebohle, and T. Gebel, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(12):123513 (June 15, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea):  "Low-resistance and highly transparent Ni/indium-tin oxide ohmic contacts to phosphorous-doped p-type ZnO." S.H. Kang, D.K. Hwang, and S.J. Park, Applied Physics Letters, 86(21):211902 (May 23, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (South Korea):  "p-ZnO/n-GaN heterostructure ZnO light-emitting diodes." D.K. Hwang, S.H. Kang, J.H. Lim, E.J. Yang, J.Y. Oh, J.H. Yang, and S.J. Park,  Applied Physics Letters, 86(22):222101 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Institute of Physics (China):  "Exploring extreme particle density and size for blue photoluminescence from as-deposited amorphous Si-in-SiNx films." C. Liu, C.R. Li, A.L. Ji, L.B. Ma, Y.Q. Wang, and Z.X. Cao, Applied Physics Letters, 86(22):223111 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Institute of Physics (China):  "Intense blue photoluminescence from Si-in-SiNx thin film with high-density nanoparticles." C. Liu, C.R. Li,  A.L. Ji, L.B. Ma, Y.Q. Wang, and Z.X. Cao, Nanotechnology, 16(6):940-943 (June 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Nanchang University (China):  "Influence of nitrogen annealing on structural and photoluminescent properties of ZnO thin film grown on c-Al2O3 by atmospheric pressure MOCVD." Y.F. Chen, Y. Pu, L. Wang, C.L. Mo, W.Q. Fang, B.C. Xiong, and F.Y. Jiang, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 8(4):491-496 (August 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Nanyang Technological University (Singapore):  "Fabrication of n-ZnO: Al/p-SiC(4H) heterojunction light-emitting diodes by filtered cathodic vacuum arc technique." C. Yuen, S.F. Yu, S.P. Lau, Rusli, and T.P. Chen, Applied Physics Letters, 86(24):241111 (June 13, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Taiwan University (Taiwan):  "Electroluminescence from metal/oxide/strained-Si tunneling diodes." M.H. Liao, M.J. Chen, T.C. Chen, P.L. Wang, and C.W. Liu, Applied Physics Letters, 86(22):223502 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan):  "Synthesis of blue-light-emitting Si1-xGex oxide nanowires." J.H. He, W.W. Wu, S.W. Lee, L.J. Chen, Y.L. Chueh, and L.J. Chou, Applied Physics Letters, 86(26):263109 (June 27, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Pennsylvania State University:  "Beryllium chalcogenide alloys for visible light emitting and laser diodes." O. Maksimov, Reviews on Advanced Materials Science, 9(2):178-183 (June 2005). [No URL available]

·   University of Surrey (UK):  "Silicon-based light emitting devices." M.A. Lourenco, M. Milosavljevic, S. Galata, M.S.A. Siddiqui, G. Shao, R.M. Gwilliam, and K.P. Homewood, Vacuum, 78(2-4):551-556 (May 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]


E.   Review Articles


·   Carnegie Mellon University / Palo Alto Research Center:  "Recent developments in surface studies of GaN and AlN." R.M. Feenstra, Y. Dong, C.D. Lee, and J.E. Northrup, Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B, 23(3):1174-1180 (May 2005-June 30, 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Linkoping University (Sweden) / Infineon Technology SC300 GmbH & Co OHG (Germany):  "Optical properties of InN - the bandgap question." B. Monemar, P.P. Paskov, and A. Kasic, Superlattices and Microstructures, 38(1):38-56 (July 2005). [ Abstract ]

·   Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute:  "Solid-state light sources getting smart." E.F. Schubert and J.K. Kim, Science, 308(5726):1274-1278 (May 27, 2005). [ Abstract (subscription required)] 

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