Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol.224, No.1-2, 41-46, 2001
Optical properties of InGaAs quantum dots formed on InAlAs wetting layer
We have fabricated a new self-assembled quantum dot system where InGaAs dots are formed on InAlAs wetting layer and embedded in GaAs matrix. The low-temperature photoluminescence and atomic force microscopy measurements confirm the realization of the structure. In contrast to traditional InAs/Ga(Al)As quantum dots, the temperature dependence of the photoluminescence of the dots in such a structure exhibits an electronically decoupled feature due to a higher energy level of the wetting layer which keeps the dots more isolated from each other.