The first experimental signature of an intrinsic defect in GaNAs is provide
d from an optically detected magnetic resonance study. The resolved central
hyperfine structure identifies the defect with a nuclear spin I =3/2, cont
aining either an Asc, antisite or a Ga interstitial. From the strength of t
he hyperfine interaction and the growth conditions, a complex involving the
As-Ga antisite seems to be a more likely candidate.