Three-dimensional visualization of lattice defects in β -Ga2O3 via synchrotron-radiation Borrmann-effect X-ray topo-tomography

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Authors: Yongzhao Yao, Daiki Katsube, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Shinya Yamaguchi, Daiki Wakimoto, Hironobu Miyamoto, Yukari Ishikawa
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References: 49

Abstract

β-Ga2O3 is a promising material for next-generation power electronics; however, its performance is strongly affected by lattice defects such as dislocations. In this study, we demonstrate three-dimensional (3D) visualization of dislocations in β-Ga2O3 using synchrotron-radiation X-ray topo-tomography under a two-beam Borrmann-effect condition in transmission X-ray topography. By rotating the sample about the diffraction vector and acquiring a series of topo-tomographic images at different rotation angles, the evolution of dislocation contrast is captured, providing intuitive, depth-resolved visualization of dislocations. This method enables clear separation of dislocations in the epilayer and substrate in Schottky barrier diode structures, offering insight into dislocation propagation and their impact on epitaxial growth and device performance. This study represents the first demonstration of 3D dislocation reconstruction in β-Ga2O3.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ga2O3 and related materials GaN-based semiconductor devices and materials Advanced Electron Microscopy Techniques and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Applied Physics Letters
Publisher
AIP Publishing
Volume
128
Issue
23
Publication date
8 June 2026
Language
EN