Nitride Semiconductor Devices: Fundamentals and Applications

This book gives a clear presentation of the necessary basics of semiconductor and device physics and engineering. It introduces readers to fundamental issues that will enable them to follow the latest technological research. It also covers important applications, including LED and lighting, semiconductor lasers, high power switching devices, and detectors. This balanced and up-to-date treatment makes the text an essential educational tool for both advanced students and professionals in the electronics industry.

Content:
Chapter 1 General Properties of Nitrides (pages 1–61):
Chapter 2 Doping: Determination of Impurity and Carrier Concentrations (pages 63–95):
Chapter 3 Metal Contacts (pages 97–113):
Chapter 4 Carrier Transport (pages 115–175):
Chapter 5 The p–n Junction (pages 177–192):
Chapter 6 Optical Processes (pages 193–207):
Chapter 7 Light?Emitting Diodes and Lighting (pages 209–266):
Chapter 8 Semiconductor Lasers: Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (pages 267–348):
Chapter 9 Field Effect Transistors (pages 349–447):