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It covers the basics of physics, including quantum. Other semiconductors organic semiconductors semiconductor like properties are also found in organic compounds like polydiacetylene. Physical properties of semiconductors 1989 edition open. Princeton university library one washington road princeton, nj 085442098 usa 609 2581470. Apr 16, 2010 physical properties of semiconductors by charles m. This book has been written mainly for the benefit of people engaged in experimental work in the field of semiconductor physics. Received 29 august 1963 introduction silicon, as a semiconductor material, is important for a variety of reasons. Physical properties of semiconductors prentice hall series in solid state physical electronics wolfe, charles m. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The mechanical properties of semiconductors caltechauthors. Since the appearance of our book, fundamentals of semiconductors. Fred schubert, lightemitting diodes, 2nd edition, cambridge university press, 2006. Wurtzite structure semiconductors many iivi compounds like zns occur in both the wurtzite and zincblende structures.
Phonons are elementary vibrations that affect many properties of solidsthermal, electrical, and magnetic. The hardcover of the physical properties of semiconductors by charles n. In machining, thermal properties of the work material determine the cutting temperature, which affects how long tool can be used before failure in microelectronics, electrical properties of silicon and how these properties can be altered by chemical and physical processes is the basis of semiconductor manufacturing. The effect of nonpolar optical phonon scattering on the free. This text covers the basic theory and experimental observations of phonon propagation in solids. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Containing the most reliable parameter values for each of these semiconductor materials, along with applicable references, these data are organized in a structured, logical way for each semiconductor material. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Semiconductor, any of a class of crystalline solids intermediate in electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator. Fundamentals of semiconductor theory and device physics. Physical properties of semiconductors solid state physical electronics series. Fundamentals of semiconductors physics and materials. In this chapter, we have covered a few important nonequilibrium transport phenomena involving charge carriers. Then set up a personal list of libraries from your profile page by clicking on your user name at the top right of any screen.
The major divisions of the book cover semiconductor surface interactions, schottky diodes and ohmic contacts, the deposited insulator, electrical properties of insulator semiconductor. Physical properties of semiconductors prentice hall series in solid state physical electronics by charles m. Cambridge core condensed matter physics, nanoscience and mesoscopic physics imaging phonons by james p. Due to their exceptional electrical properties, semiconductors can be modified by doping to make semiconductor devices suitable for energy conversion, switches, and amplifiers. Physical properties of semiconductors by charles n. In this chapter, the equilibrium properties of semiconductors are presented. Organic molecules can easily be tailored at the molecular level and tuned for applications. Phonon imaging techniques provide physical insights into such topics as phonon focusing, lattice dynamics, and ultrasound propagation. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Equilibrium charge carrier statistics in semiconductors. Effect of the near surface depletion layer on photo. Semiconductors are employed in the manufacture of various kinds of electronic devices, including diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits.
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Elements,from the traditional to more recently developed components such as integrated,micro,binary,gradient index,fiber,and xray optics. Instruments,from cameras to optical scanners to flir systemsl measurements,including both the theory and the methodology. The study of their electrical properties reveals that semiconductors have negative temperature coefficient of resistance, i. Equilibrium properties of semiconductors springerlink. Some of the properties of semiconductor materials were observed throughout the. Reviews traditional semiconductor materials as well as new, advanced semiconductors. Scientific foundations of engineering by stephen mcknight. Physical properties of semiconductors by charles m wolfe. Semiconductor acts like an insulator at zero kelvin. Oct 19, 2009 all optical measurements of semiconductors rely on a fundamental understanding of their optical properties. Optical phonons and freecarrier effects in movpe grown alxga1. The commonly used n relation is shown to be valid for the p. Wolfe, holonyak and stillman, physical properties of semiconductors, prentice hall, 1989, chapter 5. Volume 1 was called band theory and transport properties in the first edition, but the subject has broadened to such an extent that basic properties is now a more suitable title.
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