Local density functional theory is used to show that both α and β dislocations in GaAs are reconstructed. This is done by relaxing large 158-atom H-terminated clusters of GaAs containing 90° partial dislocations. The reconstruction is strongly influenced by impurities: acceptor pairs destroy the reconstruction of β partials but strengthen it for α dislocations. Donors have opposite effects. The implication of these results for the pinning of dislocations in GaAs is discussed.

• Received 6 October 1994

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.50.17717