Journal of Semiconductors, Volume. 40, Issue 5, 052801(2019)

Effects of V-pits covering layer position on the optoelectronic performance of InGaN green LEDs

Chen Xu, Changda Zheng, Xiaoming Wu, Shuan Pan, Xingan Jiang, Junlin Liu, and Fengyi Jiang
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  • National Institute of LED on Silicon Substrate, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330096, China
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    Chen Xu, Changda Zheng, Xiaoming Wu, Shuan Pan, Xingan Jiang, Junlin Liu, Fengyi Jiang. Effects of V-pits covering layer position on the optoelectronic performance of InGaN green LEDs[J]. Journal of Semiconductors, 2019, 40(5): 052801

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    Received: Dec. 11, 2018

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    Published Online: Sep. 18, 2021

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    DOI:10.1088/1674-4926/40/5/052801

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