Epitaxial CdSe layers have been electrodeposited on the (1 0 0) and ((1) ov
er bar(1) over bar(1) over bar) faces of GaAs and InP single crystals. Chem
ical composition and crystalline quality of CdSe have been studied by X-pho
toelectron spectroscopy, reflection high energy electron diffraction and X-
ray diffraction. Influence of the substrate has been pointed out. (C) 2001
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