Heteroepitaxy

Heteroepitaxy is a process where a new material is grown on a different, but compatible, substrate to create a thin, precisely controlled layer with specific properties. This technique allows engineers to combine different materials to develop advanced electronic and optical devices, such as transistors or LEDs. By carefully controlling the growth conditions, the new layer aligns well with the underlying substrate, ensuring quality and performance. Essentially, heteroepitaxy enables the creation of complex, high-performance layered materials by building one on top of another with different compositions.