The Physics of Semiconductors: With Applications to Optoelectronic Devices - Softcover

Brennan, Kevin F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521596629 ISBN 13: 9780521596626

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999

Synopsis

Modern fabrication techniques have made it possible to produce semiconductor devices whose dimensions are so small that quantum mechanical effects dominate their behavior. This book describes the key elements of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and solid-state physics that are necessary in understanding these modern semiconductor devices. The author begins with a review of elementary quantum mechanics, and then describes more advanced topics, such as multiple quantum wells. He then disusses equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics. Following this introduction, he provides a thorough treatment of solid-state physics, covering electron motion in periodic potentials, electron-phonon interaction, and recombination processes. The final four chapters deal exclusively with real devices, such as semiconductor lasers, photodiodes, flat panel displays, and MOSFETs. The book contains many homework exercises and is suitable as a textbook for electrical engineering, materials science, or physics students taking courses in solid-state device physics. It will also be a valuable reference for practicing engineers in optoelectronics and related areas.

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Book Description

This book describes the key elements of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and solid-state physics that are necessary in understanding these modern semiconductor devices. As well as covering theoretical results, the author describes many real devices, such as semiconductor lasers, photodiodes, flat panel displays, and MOSFETs. The book contains many homework exercises and is suitable as a textbook for electrical engineering, materials science, or physics students taking courses in solid-state device physics. It will also be a valuable reference for practicing engineers in optoelectronics and related areas.

Review

"...a valuable and useful textbook on the physics of semiconductors and semiconductor devices...written professionally in a very competent and clear way. All problems are discussed correctly and presented in an interesting and comprehensive manner..this book will be recognized as a good contribution to the literature of modern semiconductor physics books." European Journal of Physics

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0521596629
• ISBN 13: 9780521596626
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 780