Abstract
The mechanism of there crystallizationine pitaxial (0001) GaN film, introduced by the indentation technique, is probed by lattice dynamic studies using Raman spectroscopy. The recrystallized region is identified by micro-Raman area mapping. 'Pop-in' bursts in loading lines indicate nucleation of dislocations and climb of dislocations. These processes set in plastic motion of lattice atoms under stress field at the center of indentation for the initiation of the recrystallization process. A planar defect migration mechanism is evolved. A pivotal role of vacancy migration is noted, for the first time, as the rate-limiting factor for the dislocation dynamics initiating the recrystallization process in GaN.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1881-1884 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Raman Spectroscopy |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 Dec |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Materials Science
- Spectroscopy