Growth control of MnAs on GaAs(001) by reflection high-energy electron diffraction

Abstract

The MnAs(1̄100) surface is investigated during growth by reflection high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED). (1×2), (1×1), (2×1) and (4×1) RHEED patterns have been observed by varying the growth conditions, indicating various stoichiometry dependent reconstructions. A phase diagram showing the dependence of the reconstructions on the growth parameters is presented. RHEED intensity oscillations have been found, evidencing layer-by-layer growth of MnAs.