Strain-induced self-rolling III-V tubular nanostructures: Formation process and photonic applications

Ik Su Chun, Kevin Bassett, Archana Challa, Xin Miao, Mika Saarinen, Xiuling Li

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Abstract

We demonstrate the rolling process of strained III-V compound semiconductor films upon epitaxial liftoff from the substrate. The formed tubular structures with diameters in the micron range, embedded with quantum confined GaAs light emitters in the ultra-thin tube walls (< 100 nm) show dramatic enhancement in intensity and reduction of bandgap as a function of tube curvature. Emission characteristics and implications are analyzed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices VII
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices VII - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Jan 24 2010Jan 28 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7608
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherQuantum Sensing and Nanophotonic Devices VII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period1/24/101/28/10

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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