Abstract:
A growth substrate including a substrate having a growth surface including a plurality of steps inclining in a first direction; a first layer disposed on the growth surface, the first layer including an A-plane or an M-plane in an upper part thereof, a plurality of protrusions having an inclined surface on an upper surface thereof, and nitride; a mask layer including a dielectric material and having at least a portion disposed on the protrusions; and a second layer disposed on the mask layer and including nitride.