Semiconductor Heterojunctions (international Series Of Monographs In The Science Of The Solid State)

Semiconductor Heterojunctions investigates various aspects of semiconductor heterojunctions. Topics covered include the theory of heterojunctions and their energy band profiles, electrical and optoelectronic properties, and methods of preparation. A number of heterojunction devices are also considered, from photovoltaic converters to photodiodes, transistors, and injection lasers. Comprised of eight chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the theory of heterojunctions and a discussion on abrupt isotype and anisotype heterojunctions, along with graded heterojunctions. The reader is then introduced to the energy band profiles of isotype and anisotype heterojunctions, the practical aspects of their fabrication and characterization, and their electronic and optoelectronic properties. Some methods used in the preparation of heterojunctions are also described, including the chemical method, solution growth method, alloying method, and sputtering method. The remaining chapters focus on the characterization of the grown layers, examples of heterojunction devices, and experimental work on heterojunctions. This monograph is intended for research workers and graduate students. Content: OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES IN THE SCIENCE OF THE SOLID STATE , Page ii Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv PREFACE , Page viii CHAPTER 1 - THEORY OF HETEROJUNCTIONS , Pages 1-23 CHAPTER 2 - ENERGY BAND PROFILES OF HETEROJUNCTIONS , Pages 24-37 CHAPTER 3 - METHODS OF PREPARATION OF HETEROJUNCTIONS , Pages 38-57 CHAPTER 4 - CHARACTERIZATION OF THE GROWN LAYERS , Pages 58-78 CHAPTER 5 - ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF HETEROJUNCTIONS , Pages 79-105 CHAPTER 6 - OPTOELECTRONIC PROPERTIES OF HETEROJUNCTIONS , Pages 106-132 CHAPTER 7 - HETEROJUNCTION DEVICES , Pages 133-156 CHAPTER 8 - SURVEY OF EXPERIMENTAL WORK ON HETEROJUNCTIONS , Pages 157-201 AUTHOR INDEX , Pages 203-211 SUBJECT INDEX , Pages 212-216