GaAs Schottky diodes incorporating Langmuir-Blodgett layers of pre-formed polymers

Abstract
Studies of GaAs photodiodes are described in which insulating layers formed from amphiphilic polymers deposited by the Langmuir-Blodgett technique are incorporated. It is shown that it is possible, by using this technique, to increase the diode efficiency by a substantial amount and to form devices that are stable at temperatures in excess of 200 degrees C and that have considerable mechanical stability.