V. Holý, J. Kuběna, Ivan Ohlídal, K. Ploog

The diffuse X-ray scattering in real periodical superlattices

Superlattices and Microstructures 12 (1992) 25–35

The X-ray diffraction in real periodical superlattices has been described using a four-dimensional formalism on the basis of the Takagi diffraction theory and an optical coherence approach. This method enabled us to study the diffraction properties of real superlattices containing rough interfaces and other structural defects (precipitates etc.). The interfaces have been described by a statistical model, which takes into account lateral correlations at a rough interface. The theoretical conclusions have been verified by X-ray diffraction measurements on a GaAs/AlAs superlattice using a double crystal and a triple crystal diffractometers. From the reflection curve of the 0-th diffraction satellite and from the integrated reflectivities of non-zero satellites the averaged parameters of the lattice have been determined. The statistical parameters of the interfaces were estimated from the shapes of non-zero diffraction peaks.

This article may also be available to you online

You can also contact one of the authors: ohlidal@physics.muni.cz