Ultra thin buried InAs layers on GaAs (001) crystals prepared by molecular
beam epitaxy are structurally characterized using synchrotron radiation. Gr
azing incidence X-ray reflectivity and crystal truncation rods were utilize
d to determine the average layer thickness, interface roughness, and the st
oichiometry of the layers. From X-ray standing wave experiments the In latt
ice site and vertical distribution are determined. We discuss our results i
n view of the structural transition of the layer system with In deposition
from 1.0 to 2.1 ML.