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.

Gain an introduction to the concepts behind semiconductor materials and devices in this advanced textbookSemiconductors 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 moreFundamentals of Semiconductor Materials and Devices is a valuable guide for students and researchers in any area of engineering, physics, or materials science.

Chapter 1. Quantum and Solid State PhysicsIntroductionSummaryFurther readingProblemsChapter 2. Semiconductors and junctionsIntroductionInorganic Semiconductor materialsExtrinsic semiconductorsCarrier transport in semiconductorsEquilibrium and non-equilibrium dynamicsCarrier diffusion and the Einstein equationQuasi-fermi energiesTraps and carrier lifetimesThe Hall EffectIntroduction to the p-n junction diode Metal semiconductor junctions SummaryFurther reading ProblemsChapter 3. The Nanoscale MOSFET and Flash MemoryOperating PrincipleFabrication and self-alignment The MOS capacitorTransistor characteristics of long and short channel MOSFETSHigh K gate oxideGate metals with high thermal budgetStrained silicon FETsFlash memorySummaryFurther readingProblemsChapter 4. The Physics of RadiationPhysics of light emissionThe Exciton in CrystalsIndistinguishabilityEnergy transfer Molecular excitonsSummaryFurther readingProblemsChapter 5. The Quantum DotSynthesisQuantum Confinement modelsSurface PassivationVibrational energiesSummaryFurther readingProblemsChapter 6. Molecular ElectronicsIntroductionOrganic moleculesPolymeric materialsSmall molecule materialsPolymer Organic Light Emitting DevicesSmall Molecule Organic Light Emitting DiodeGuest-Host systemsOrganic Solar CellsSummaryFurther readingProblemsChapter 7. One and Two dimensional semiconductor materials and devicesIntroductionThe Transition Metal Dichalcogenides Graphene as a zero gap semiconductorNanowire DevicesSummaryFurther readingProblemsChapter 8. Surfaces and InterfacesSurface States and trappingSurface PassivationPorous SemiconductorsImage ChargesQuantized Image Potential StatesSurface ReconstructionSemiconductor Surface FunctionalizationSensorsFuture ProspectsSummaryFurther readingProblemsChapter 9. Magnetic Nanostructured Materials and SpintronicsIntroduction to magnetic ceramicsMagnetic nanoparticlesDilute Magnetic Semiconductors SpintronicsTopological MaterialsQuantum Hall EffectSpintronicsSummaryFurther readingProblems