Yacobi B.G. Semiconductor Materials. An Introduction to Basic Principles

Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004. - 228 c.Interatomic Bonding, Crystal Structure, and Defects in Solids.
Interatomic Bonding.
Crystal Structure.
Defects in Solids.
Lattice Vibrations.
Band Theory of Solids.
Principles of Quantum Mechanics.
The Wave–Particle Duality.
The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle.
The Schrödinger Wave Equation.
Some Applications of the Schrödinger Equation.
Free Electrons.
Bound Electron in an Infinitely Deep Potential Well.
Bound Electron in a Finite Potential Well.
Electron Tunneling through a Finite Potential Barrier.
The Kronig–Penney Model (Electron in a Periodic Crystal Potential).
Energy Bands in Crystals.
Brillouin Zones and Examples of the Energy Band Structure for Semiconductors.
The Effective Mass.
Classification of Solids According to the Band Theory.
Basic Properties of Semiconductors.
Electrons and Holes in Semiconductors.
The Fermi–Dirac Distribution Function and the Density of States.
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Semiconductors.
Donors and Acceptors in Semiconductors.
Nonequilibrium Properties of Carriers.
Interband Electronic Transitions in Semiconductors.
Optical Absorption.
Recombination Processes.
Radiative Transitions.
Nonradiative Recombination Mechanisms.
Recombination Rate.
Luminescence Centers.
Spontaneous and Stimulated Emission.
Effects of External Perturbations on Semiconductor Properties.
Basic Equations on Semiconductors.
Poisson’s Equation.
Continuity Equations.
Carrier Transport Equations.
Applications of Semiconductors.
Diodes.
The p–n Junction.
Schottky Barrier.
Heterojunctions.
Transistors.
Bipolar Junction Transistors.
Field Effect Transistors.
Integrated Circuits.
Light Emitting and Detecting Devices.
Types of Semiconductors.
Elemental Semiconductors.
Compound Semiconductors.
III–V Compounds.
II–VI Compounds.
IV–VI Compounds.
I–III–VI2 (Chalcopyrite) Compounds.
Layered Compounds.
Narrow Energy-Gap Semiconductors.
Wide Energy-Gap Semiconductors.
Oxide Semiconductors.
Magnetic Semiconductors.
Polycrystalline Semiconductors.
Amorphous Semiconductors.
Organic Semiconductors.
Low-dimensional Semiconductors.
Choices of Semiconductors for Specific Applications.
Characterization of Semiconductors.
Electrical Characterization.
Resistivity (Conductivity) and the Hall Effect.
Capacitance–Voltage Measurements.
Photoconductivity.
Optical Characterization Methods.
Optical Absorption.
Photoluminescence.
Raman Spectroscopy.
Ellipsometry.
Optical Modulation Techniques.
Microscopy Techniques.
Optical Microscopy.
Electron Beam Techniques.
Scanning Probe Microscopy.
Structural Analysis.
X-ray Diffraction.
Electron Diffraction.
Structural Analysis of Surfaces.
Surface Analysis Methods.
Auger Electron Spectroscopy.
Photoelectron Spectroscopy.
Ion-Beam Techniques.
Comparison of Surface Analytical Techniques.