Optical constants of GaAs (Gallium arsenide)
Ozaki and Adachi 1995: n,k 0.221–1.03 µm
Wavelength:
µm
(2.2140e-01–1.0332e+00)
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
n
k
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LogY
eV
Derived optical constants
Comments
Fit of author's experimental data to a simplified model of the interband transitions (MDF). Room Temperature.
References
S. Ozaki and S. Adachi. Spectroscopic ellipsometry and thermoreflectance of GaAs, J. Appl. Phys. 78, 3380-3386 (1995)
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Gallium arsenide, GaAs
Gallium arsenide (GaAs) is a compound semiconductor material that holds a prominent position in the world of optoelectronics and high-frequency electronics. With a direct bandgap of approximately 1.43 eV, GaAs is highly efficient for radiation recombination, making it ideal for a range of applications such as solar cells, lasers, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). It offers superior electron mobility compared to silicon, which allows for faster electronic devices and is widely used in applications requiring high-frequency operation like in microwave and millimeter-wave technologies. GaAs is commonly grown using methods such as molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) or metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD). While it's more costly to produce than silicon, the material's superior electronic and optoelectronic properties often justify the additional expense in specialized applications.Other name
- Gallium(III) arsenide