Cubic MnTe - Growth by Molecular Beam Epitaxy and Basic Structural Characterization

We report on growth by molecular beam epitaxy of thick layers of MnTe with zinc blende structure. Films as thick as 5.6 µm were obtained. Characterization by X-ray diffraction proved their good structural quality. We determined the lattice constant and its temperature dependence. Broad luminescence due to internal Mn$\text{}^{2+}$- transitions was observed. It showed an unexpected temperature dependence.