Optimization and performance of AlGaN-based multi-quantum well deep UV LEDs

Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering

Volumn 5366, Issue , 2004, Pages 75-84

  Crawford, M H ^a   Allerman, A A ^a   Fischer, A J ^a   Bogart, K H A ^a   Lee, S R ^a   Kaplar, R J ^a   Chow, W W ^a   Follstaedt, D M ^a  

^a SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES   (United States)

Author keywords

AlGaN; Light emitting diode; Ultraviolet

Indexed keywords

AGENT DETECTION; CURRENT INJECTION; DEEP LEVEL STATES; WAVELENGTHS;

DISLOCATIONS (CRYSTALS); HETEROJUNCTIONS; OPTIMIZATION; PRODUCT DESIGN; SEMICONDUCTING ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS; SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM WELLS; ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION;

LIGHT EMITTING DIODES;

EID: 3543128815     PISSN: 0277786X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1117/12.529659     Document Type: Conference Paper

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