Formation of InGaAs Quantum Dots on GaAs Multi-Atomic Steps by Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition Growth

Abstract
Aligned InGaAs quantum dots as small as 20 nm were naturally formed at multi-atomic step edges by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition growth. In addition, it was found that anisotropic structure of InGaAs along the step edges toward the [110]A direction appears with the increase of growth time of InGaAs. This phenomenon may be useful in the formation of quantum wires.