Advanced Electronic Technologies and Systems Based on Low-Dimensional Quantum Devices / Edition 1

by M. Balkanski, Nikolai Andreev

Overview

This volume on Advanced Electronic Technologies and Systems based on Low­ Dimensional Quantum Devices closes a three years series of NATO -AS!' s. The first year was focused on the fundamental properties and applications. The second year was devoted to Devices Based on Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Structures. The third year is covering Systems Based on Low-Dimensional Quantum Semiconductor Devices. The three volumes containing the lectures given at the three successive NATO -ASI's constitute a complete review on the latest advances in semiconductor Science and Technology from the methods of fabrication of the quantum structures through the fundamental physics am basic knowledge of properties and projection of performances to the technology of devices and systems. In the first volume: " Fabrication, Properties and Application of Low Dimensional Semiconductors" are described the practical ways in which quantum structures are produced, the present status of the technology, difficulties encountered, and advances to be expected. The basic theory of Quantum Wells, Double Quantum Wells and Superlattices is introduced and the fundamental aspects of their optical properties are presented. The effect of reduction of dimensionality on lattice dynamics of quantum structures is also discussed. In the second volume: " Devices Based on Low Dimensional Structures" the fundamentals of quantum structures and devices in the two major fields: Electro-Optical Devices and Pseudomorphic High Eectron Mobility Transistors are extensively discussed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780792348757
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	11/30/1997
Series:	NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 3 , #42
Edition description:	1998
Pages:	292
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

1. Fundamentals on Quantum Structures for Electro-Optical Devices and Systems.- 1.1 Electron State Symmetries and Optical Selection Rules in the (GaAs)m(AlAs)n Superlattices Grown Along the [001], [110], and [111] Directions.- 1.2 Modeling Quantum Well Laser Diode Structures.- 1.3 Microcavity Semiconductor Lasers.- 2. MQW Optoelectronic Devices and Systems.- 2.1 Exciton Absorption Saturation and Camer Transport in Quantum Well Semiconductors.- 2.2. Integrated Optoelectronics — the Next Technological Revolution.- 2.3. Opportunities of Vertical — Cavity — Surface — Emitting Lasers (VCSEL) in display and optical communication systems.- 2.4. New Integrated Photoreceiver Systems — Charge Coupled Devices (CCD).- 2.5. Optical Switches and Modulators for Integrated Optoelectronic Systems.- 3. Soliton-Based Switching, Gating and Transmission Systems.- 3.1 Soliton-Based Logic Gates and Soliton Transmission Systems.

Editorial Reviews

Proceedings of a September 1996 meeting, describing major developments in quantum structures systems. Twenty-five papers are grouped in three sections on fundamentals of quantum structures for electro-optical devices and systems; MQW optoelectronic devices and systems; and soliton-based switching, gating, and transmission systems. Specific topics include modeling quantum well laser diode structures, quantum dot laser with high temperature stability of threshold current density, and self-phase modulation due to third-order cascading. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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