A new method of obtaining quantum-size GaAs1-xSbx (x less than or equa
l to 0.45) layers is proposed. The method consists in laser vaporizati
on of solid metallic antimony near the substrate directly in the react
or. The antimony concentration is set by the antimony sputtering time
with the arsine flux shut off. The polarization of the photoluminescen
ce of the obtained layers indicates the formation of quantum wires. Th
e heterostructures obtained are used to fabricate laser diodes. (C) 19
98 American Institute of Physics.