Jackson K.A., Schroter W. (Eds.) Handbook of Semiconductor Technology: Electronic Structure and Properties of Semiconductors. Volume 1

Wiley, 2000. — 834 p. — ISBN: 3-527-29834-7.The two volumes of this Handbook describe the underlying scientific and technological bases of this unique development, with the first addressing the science, and the second the technological framework of the field. Written by experts who have made major contributions to this enterprise, the chapters span from defect physics to device processing to present a panorama of the key steps, models, and visions -in short the evolution - of microelectronics. At the same time, this Handbook can be seen as a carefully written status report, specially valuable to those engaged in the continuing interplay between semiconductor science, technology, and business, and in the creation of new markets, such as sensor arrays, power and high frequency devices, solar cells, and blue lasers. Circuit and systems design, which turn science and technology into end-user products, are not included as separate chapters, because each would need a volume in its own right. However, due to their close connection with process science and technology, they are briefly treated as the need arises.
Covering the structure and properties of semiconductors, this volume places particular emphasis on concepts relevant to semiconductor technology.Band Theory Applied to Semiconductors
Optical Properties and Charge Transport
Intrinsic Point Defects in Semiconductors
Deep Centers in Semiconductors
Point Defects, Diffusion, and Precipitation
Dislocation
Grain Boundaries in Semiconductors
Interfaces
Material Properties of Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon
High-Temperature Properties of Transition Elements in Silicon
Fundamental Aspects of Sic
New Materials: Semiconductors for Solar Cells
New Materials: Gallium Nitride.
Of interest to physicists and engineers in research and in the electronics industry, this is a valuable reference source and state-of-the-art review by the world's top authors.