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Device Physics of Narrow Gap Semiconductors

By Junhao Chu , Arden Sher (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2010
ISBN
1441910395, 9781441910394, 9781441910400
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4419-1040-0
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (13108915 bytes)
Series
Microdevices
Edition
1
Pages
506\515
Topic
Physics
Library
duansci.com
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46
general;Characterization and Evaluation of MateriaOptical and Electronic Materials;OpticsOptoelectronicsPlasmonics and Optical Devices;Engineering

Description

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.

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