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https://doi.org/10.1142/9789814277112_0002Cited by:0 (Source: Crossref)
Abstract:

The following sections are included:

  • Fundamental Concepts

    • Bandgap

    • Direct and indirect semiconductors

    • Carrier densities

      • Intrinsic carrier density

      • Doping

      • Extrinisic and intrinsic conduction

    • Carrier recombination

    • Background potential

    • Carrier transport

  • p-n Junctions

    • Homojunctions

    • Heterojunctions

      • Band offset

      • Tailoring the bandgap: bandgap engineering

      • Schottky barriers

  • Fabrication and Material Issues

    • GaAs

    • InP

    • SiC

    • GaN

  • Power Applications

  • Summary

  • References