We compare different methods to measure reflection high-energy electron dif
fraction oscillations on rotating substrates. The best signal-to-noise rati
o as well as the highest accuracy is obtained by measuring the full width a
t half maximum of the specular spot perpendicular to the surface. The accur
acy of the method is well within 1% and offers a practical way to accuratel
y determine growth rates for device fabrication. (C) 1999 American Vacuum S
ociety. [S0734-211X(99)04502-3].