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In situ X-ray Scattering Study on the Oxidation of Ni/Au Ohmic Contact on p-GaN  

Lee Sung-pyo (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
Chang Hyun-woo (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
Noh Do-young (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
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Journal of the Korean Vacuum Society / v.14, no.3, 2005 , pp. 147-152 More about this Journal
Abstract
The structural evolution of $Ni(400\;\AA)/Au(400\;\AA)$ films on p-type GaN during thermal oxidation in ai. was investigated by in situ x-ray scattering experiments. These results indicate that Ni layer and Au layer intermix during thermal oxidation. Au-rich solid solutions containing the different amount of Ni atoms are formed during oxidation. The Ni atoms in Au-rich solid solution out-diffuse as the oxidation proceeds resulting in the formation of NiO(111) phase. Despite of the complete oxidation at $650^{\circ}C$, the position of bulk Au(111) diffraction profile indicates that small amount of Wi atoms are still incorporated in the Au phase.
Keywords
Ni/Au; Ohmic contacts; GaN; X-ray scattering;
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