Overview
- Combines experimental results with theoretical analysis of the physics of narrow gap semiconductors
- Provides clear descriptions of crystal growth, materials science, and opto-electronic device physics
- Establishes a bridge between fundamental principles and advanced IR technology
- Includes key measurement methods for materials characterization
Part of the book series: Microdevices (MDPF)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
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. For example, narrow gap semiconductors are the most important materials for the preparation of advanced modern infrared systems.
In this book, the authors offer clear descriptions of crystal growth and the fundamental structure and properties of these unique materials. Topics covered include band structure, optical and transport properties, and lattice vibrations and spectra. A thorough treatment of the properties of low-dimensional systems and their relation to infrared applications is provided. In addition to covering the technology of photoconductive detectors, photovoltaic detectors, metal-insulator-semiconductor devices, quantum well infrared photodetectors, infrared lasers, and single photon detectors, Physics and Properties of Narrow Gap Semiconductors helps readers to understand semiconductor physics and related areas of materials science and how they relate to advanced opto-electronic devices.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Physics and Properties of Narrow Gap Semiconductors
Authors: Junhao Chu, Arden Sher
Series Title: Microdevices
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-74801-6
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York 2008
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-387-74743-9Published: 07 November 2007
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-2568-8Published: 29 November 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-0-387-74801-6Published: 21 November 2007
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 606
Topics: Classical Electrodynamics, Optical and Electronic Materials, Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices, Engineering, general, Characterization and Evaluation of Materials