We show that post growth annealing of GaMnAs under As capping at temperatures in the range of 180-210ºC leads to significant surface modifications. Depending on GaMnAs layer thickness and composition, we obtain either a smooth continuous reacted (MnAs) surface layer or 3D islands (quantum dots). The surface modifications are due to a solid phase epitaxial process, in which Mn interstitials diffusing to the GaMnAs surface are bound with the As.
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