Gain an introduction to the concepts behind semiconductor materials and devices in this advanced textbook
Semiconductors are the foundation of the electronics industry, and are therefore embedded in virtually all modern technology. No engineer or materials scientist can be without an understanding of this essential field. Since semiconductors are also the foundation of solar cells, they play an increasingly critical role in the transition to sustainable technology and promise, as a result, to become even more central in global technological progress.
Fundamentals of Semiconductor Materials and Devices is a textbook that presents the advanced principles underlying semiconductors in an accessible and comprehensive way. Combining material from both engineering and physics, it remains grounded throughout in practical applications of semiconductors. Its approach makes it ideal for readers looking to gain a thorough understanding of this ubiquitous technology.
Fundamentals of Semiconductor Materials and Devices readers will also find:
* Questions and exercises to stimulate learning and increase comprehension
* Introductory chapters detailing the fundamentals of quantum and solid state physics, as well as the foundational principles of semiconductor tech
* Detailed analysis of topics including flash memory, the quantum dot, two-dimensional semiconductor materials, and more
Fundamentals of Semiconductor Materials and Devices is a valuable guide for students and researchers in any area of engineering, physics, or materials science.
Spis treści
Chapter 1. Quantum and Solid State Physics
Introduction
Summary
Further reading
Problems
Chapter 2. Semiconductors and junctions
Introduction
Inorganic Semiconductor materials
Extrinsic semiconductors
Carrier transport in semiconductors
Equilibrium and non-equilibrium dynamics
Carrier diffusion and the Einstein equation
Quasi-fermi energies
Traps and carrier lifetimes
The Hall Effect
Introduction to the p-n junction diode Metal semiconductor junctions Summary
Further reading Problems
Chapter 3. The Nanoscale MOSFET and Flash Memory
Operating Principle
Fabrication and self-alignment The MOS capacitor
Transistor characteristics of long and short channel MOSFETS
High K gate oxide
Gate metals with high thermal budget
Strained silicon FETs
Flash memory
Summary
Further reading
Problems
Chapter 4. The Physics of Radiation
Physics of light emission
The Exciton in Crystals
Indistinguishability
Energy transfer Molecular excitons
Summary
Further reading
Problems
Chapter 5. The Quantum Dot
Synthesis
Quantum Confinement models
Surface Passivation
Vibrational energies
Summary
Further reading
Problems
Chapter 6. Molecular Electronics
Introduction
Organic molecules
Polymeric materials
Small molecule materials
Polymer Organic Light Emitting Devices
Small Molecule Organic Light Emitting Diode
Guest-Host systems
Organic Solar Cells
Summary
Further reading
Problems
Chapter 7. One and Two dimensional semiconductor materials and devices
Introduction
The Transition Metal Dichalcogenides Graphene as a zero gap semiconductor
Nanowire Devices
Summary
Further reading
Problems
Chapter 8. Surfaces and Interfaces
Surface States and trapping
Surface Passivation
Porous Semiconductors
Image Charges
Quantized Image Potential States
Surface Reconstruction
Semiconductor Surface Functionalization
Sensors
Future Prospects
Summary
Further reading
Problems
Chapter 9. Magnetic Nanostructured Materials and Spintronics
Introduction to magnetic ceramics
Magnetic nanoparticles
Dilute Magnetic Semiconductors Spintronics
Topological Materials
Quantum Hall Effect
Spintronics
Summary
Further reading
Problems
O autorze
Adrian Kitai, Ph D, is Professor in the Departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Engineering Physics at Mc Master University, Ontario, Canada. He has researched and published widely on semiconductor materials and devices for optoelectronics, and has industry experience as founder of two companies in the fields of electronics and optical materials.
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