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Development of Nonpolar and Semipolar InGaN/GaN Visible Light-Emitting Diodes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

Daniel F. Feezell ,
Mathew C. Schmidt ,
Steven P. DenBaars  and
Shuji Nakamura
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Abstract

This article reviews the development of nonpolar and semipolar InGaN/GaN light-emitting diodes (LEDs), emphasizing structures on freestanding bulk GaN. A brief history of LED development on each orientation is provided, followed by a discussion of the most relevant and recent results. The context is related to several current LED issues, such as the realization of high-efficiency white solid-state lighting, potential solutions to the “green gap,” and applications for polarized emitters. The section on nonpolar LEDs highlights high-power violet and blue emitters and considers the effects of indium incorporation and substrate miscut. The section on semipolar GaN reviews the development of LEDs in the violet, blue, green, and yellow regions and highlights the potential of InGaN/GaN LEDs as an alternative technology to AlInGaP for yellow emitters. A brief review of polarization anisotropy also is included for each orientation. Finally, a two source white light system utilizing a nonpolar blue LED and a semipolar yellow LED is presented.

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MRS Bulletin , Volume 34 , Issue 5: Nonpolar and Semipolar Group III Nitride-Based Materials , May 2009 , pp. 318 - 323
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2009

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