Electrons and Phonons in Semiconductor Multilayers (Cambridge Studies in Semiconductor Physics and Microelectronic Engineering, Series Number 5) - Hardcover

Ridley, B. K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521474922 ISBN 13: 9780521474924

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1996

Synopsis

This book provides a detailed description of the quantum confinement of electrons and phonons in semiconductor wells, superlattices and quantum wires, and shows how this affects their mutual interactions. The transition from microscopic to continuum models is discussed, emphasising the use of quasi-continuum theory to describe the confinement of optical phonons and electrons. The hybridisation of optical phonons and their interactions with electrons are treated in detail, as are other electron scattering mechanisms. The book concludes with an account of the electron distribution function in three-, two- and one-dimensional systems, in the presence of electrical or optical excitation. The book will be of great use to graduate students and researchers investigating low-dimensional semiconductor structures, as well as to those developing new devices based on such systems.

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Review

'Electrons and Phonons in Semiconductor Multilayers achieves its purpose commendably and fills a gap in the market. The book is well-produced, with a good index, and is reasonably priced.' A. M. Fox, Optics and Photonics News

'... a specialist's vade mecum, including an immense amount of valuable detail.' Peter J. Price, Physics Today

Book Description

Provides a description of the quantum confinement of electrons and phonons in semiconductor wells, superlattices and quantum wires, and shows how this affects their mutual interactions. Will be invaluable to those investigating low-dimensional semiconductor structures, or developing devices based on such systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521474922
• ISBN 13: 9780521474924
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352