Growth of high-quality SrTiO3 films using a hybrid molecular beam epitaxy approach

Bharat Jalan, Roman Engel-Herbert, Nicholas J. Wright, Susanne Stemmer

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Abstract

A hybrid molecular beam epitaxy approach for atomic-layer controlled growth of high-quality SrTiO3 films with scalable growth rates was developed. The approach uses an effusion cell for Sr, a plasma source for oxygen, and a metal-organic source (titanium tetra isopropoxide) for Ti. SrTiO3 films were investigated as a function of cation flux ratio on (001) SrTiO3 and (LaAlO3) 0.3 (Sr2 AlTaO6) 0.7 (LSAT) substrates. Growth conditions for stoichiometric insulating films were identified. Persistent (>180 oscillations) reflection high-energy electron diffraction oscillation characteristic of layer-by-layer growth were observed. The full widths at half maximum of x-ray diffraction rocking curves were similar to those of the substrates, i.e., 34 arc sec on LSAT. The film surfaces were nearly ideal with root mean square surface roughness values of less than 0.1 nm. The relationship between surface reconstructions, growth modes, and stoichiometry is discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)461-464
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films
Volume27
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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