Diamond: Electronic Properties and Applications

The use of diamond for electronic applications is not a new idea. As early as the 1920's diamonds were considered for their use as phoonductive detectors. However limitations in size and control of properties naturally limited the use of diamond to a few specialty applications. With the development of diamond synthesis from the vapor phase has come a more serious interest in developing diamond-based electronic devices. A unique combination of extreme properties makes diamond partiCularly we...