Device Physics of Narrow Gap Semiconductors

Chu, Junhao; Sher, Arden

ISBN 10: 1461424801 / ISBN 13: 9781461424802

Published by Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 2012

This volume describes the underlying concepts in materials science and device physics within the context of narrow gap semiconductors, in addition to their relationship to opto-electronic devices. Topics include impurities and defects, recombination mechanisms and surface and interface properties. Series: Microdevices. Num Pages: 520 pages, 309 black & white illustrations, 17 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TBC; TGMT; TJFD; TTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 789. . 2012. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781461424802

Synopsis:

Narrow gap semiconductors obey the general rules of semiconductor science, but often exhibit extreme features of these rules because of the same properties that produce their narrow gaps. Consequently these materials provide sensitive tests of theory, and the opportunity for the design of innovative devices. Narrow gap semiconductors are the most important materials for the preparation of advanced modern infrared systems.

Device Physics of Narrow Gap Semiconductors, a forthcoming second book, offers descriptions of the materials science and device physics of these unique materials. Topics covered include impurities and defects, recombination mechanisms, surface and interface properties, and the properties of low dimensional systems for infrared applications. This book will help readers to understand not only semiconductor physics and materials science, but also how they relate to advanced opto-electronic devices. The final chapter describes the device physics of photoconductive detectors, photovoltaic infrared detectors, super lattices and quantum wells, infrared lasers, and single photon infrared detectors.

From the Back Cover:

Narrow gap semiconductors obey the general rules of semiconductor science, but often exhibit extreme features of these rules because of the same properties that produce their narrow gaps. Consequently these materials provide sensitive tests of theory, and the opportunity for the design of innovative devices. Narrow gap semiconductors are the most important materials for the preparation of advanced modern infrared systems.

Device Physics of Narrow Gap Semiconductors offers descriptions of the materials science and device physics of these unique materials. Topics covered include impurities and defects, recombination mechanisms, surface and interface properties, and the properties of low dimensional systems for infrared applications. This book will help readers to understand not only the semiconductor physics and materials science, but also how they relate to advanced opto-electronic devices. The last chapter applies the understanding of device physics to photoconductive detectors, photovoltaic infrared detectors, super lattices and quantum wells, infrared lasers, and single photon infrared detectors.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Device Physics of Narrow Gap Semiconductors
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New