Compound Semiconductors

“This book presents a comprehensive overview of compound semiconductor physics and technology, with a strong emphasis on optoelectronic devices. It excellently describes the fundamentals of solid-state physics as applied to compound semiconductors. The concepts of device applications, as well as experimental techniques and fabrication, are explained and discussed in depth. The theoretical description is further complemented by appropriate experimental examples and applications. Not only the book is addressed to graduate students, but it is an ideal reference for the professionals working in this area.”

~Dr. Matthias Peter, Principal Key Expert Epitaxy, Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH, Germany

“This is a well-organized, concise introduction to the field of compound semiconductors and their applications in optoelectronic and electronic devices. The fundamental science and technology necessary to understand research in this field is covered in easy-to-read text: short paragraphs, bullet lists of key points, copious figures, and short chapters. There is a logical flow from basic properties through process technologies to device applications. The emphasis is on III–V compound semiconductors, particularly gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, and gallium nitride, with the occasional comparison to silicon. Scholz’s presentation is fresh with its inclusion of quantum effects, low dimensional systems, and group III nitrides and their distinctive properties. This could be used as a textbook, as questions are included at the end of each chapter. There are a few questions that require quantitative numerical solutions, but the vast majority are more qualitative, requiring only descriptive answers. This book presents a good overview of compound semiconductors, their properties, synthesis, characterization, and device applications. It is appropriate for upper-level undergraduates or graduate students.”

~MRS Bulletin