"A fascinating historical narrative of the development of the MBE technique, within which the authors have made key contributions. The book introduces us to the major developments and the pioneering research teams in the field, along a path which runs from the earliest experiments on vacuum deposition through to modern production epitaxy. On route, we learn about the basis of the MBE process and develop a deep understanding of the fundamentals. The book is a valuable rsum of the rapid progress made during the last half century and yet also provides an important reference work for those entering this exciting field." --
Mark Hopkinson, University of Sheffield, UK "This is a superbly written, comprehensive account of the development of molecular beam epitaxy and the remarkable impact this technique has had in producing complex nano-scale semiconductor devices." --
Gareth Parry, Imperial College, London, UK "Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) has become a standard technique and basic equipment is available for purchase from several manufacturers, but it was not always so. The authors of this book, both renowned in the field, take us back to the origins of the subject, starting some 50 years ago when the first tentative experiments were performed, before bringing us up-to-date. It concentrates on Si and III-V semiconductors and provides details of equipment, surface processes involved in growth and some of the important devices fabricated by this method. It is essential reading for graduate students and researchers using the technique, which since its inception has spread to include metals, oxides and many other materials, principally but not exclusively, those used in electronics and optoelectronics." --
Emeritus Professor Bruce A Joyce FRS, Imperial College London, UK"This book is certainly a very valuable printed addition to the memorable day-long special event "Meeting the MBE Pioneers" held at MBE2914 in Flagstaff/AZ in September 2014, and it is a unique source of reference for all those you could not attend this event. One of the authors (CTF) was involved himself, more than 45 years ago, in the extensive studies of the interaction of atomic and molecular beams with solid surfaces, which finally resulted in the ability to control matter with near atomic precision during crystal growth as used today in MBE. The reader, whether newcomer or experienced, can participate in the exciting historic journey of developing MBE to a practical crystal growth technique used worldwide in research and industry." --
Professor Klaus H. Ploog, previously Director, Paul Drude Institute for Solid State Electronics "The book is written in a very clear style, which contrasts with the complexity of its subject. All the basic ideas necessary for understanding are described in the text, while well-constructed 'boxes' are provided, containing necessary mathematical equations. Experimental techniques are thoroughly described, well supported by appropriate diagrams." --
Rene Bimbot, Revue d'histoire des sciences