Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Structures: Fundamentals and Device Applications

by Keith Barnham, Dimitri Vvedensky

Overview

Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Structures offers a seamless, atoms-to-devices introduction to the latest quantum heterostructures. It covers their fabrication; electronic, optical, and transport properties; role in exploring new physical phenomena; and utilization in devices. The authors describe the epitaxial growth of semiconductors and the physical behavior of electrons and phonons in low-dimensional structures. They then go on to discuss nonlinear optics in quantum heterostructures. The final chapters deal with semiconductor lasers, mesoscopic devices, and high-speed heterostructure devices. The book contains many exercises and comprehensive references.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521599047
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	12/11/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

1. Epitaxial growth of semiconductors D. Vvedensky; 2. Electrons in quantum semiconductor structures: an introduction E. Johnson; 3. Electrons in quantum semiconductor structures: more advanced systems and methods E. Johnson; 4. Phonons in low-dimensional semiconductor structures M. Blencowe; 5. Localization and transport A. MacKinnon; 6. Electronic states and optical properties of quantum wells J. Nelson; 7. Nonlinear optics in low-dimensional semiconductors C. Phillips; 8. Semiconductor lasers A. Khan, P. Stavridou, and G. Parry; 9. Mesoscopic devices T. Thornton; 10. High speed heterostructure devices J. Harris.