Preface
1．Classification of Solids and Crystal Structure
1．1 Introduction
1．2 The Bravais Lattice
1．3 The Crystal Structure
1．4 Miller Indices and Crystal Planes
1．5 The Reciprocal Lattice and Brillouin Zone
1．6 Types of Crystal Bindings
1．7 Defects in a Crystalline Solid
Problems
Bibliography
2．Lattice Dynamics
2．1 Introduction
2．2 The One-Dimensional Linear Chain
2．3 Dispersion Relation for a Three-Dimensional Lattice
2．4 The Concept of Phonons
2．5 The Density of States and Lattice Spectrum
2．6 Lattice Specific Heat
Problems
References
Bibliography
3．Semiconductor Statistics
3．1 Introduction
3．2 Maxwell-Boltzmann Statistics
3．3 Fermi-Dirac Statistics
3．4 Bose-Einstein Statistics
3．5 Statistics for the Shallow-Impurity States in a Semiconductor
Problems
Bibliography
4．Energy Band Theory
4．1 Introduction
4．2 Basic Quantum Concepts and Wave Mechanics
4．3 The Bloch-Floquet Theorem
4．4 The Kronig-Penney Model
4．5 The Nearly Free Electron Approximation
4．6 The Tight-Binding Approximation
4．7 Energy Band Structures for Some Semiconductors
4．8 The Effective Mass Concept for Electrons and Holes
4．9 Energy Band Structures and Density of States for Low-Dimensional Systems
Problems
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5．Equilibrium Properties of Semiconductors
5．1 Introduction
5．2 Densities of Electrons and Holes in a Semiconductor
5．3 Intrinsic Semiconductors
5．4 Extrinsic Semiconductors
5．5 Ionization Energies of Shallow-and Deep-Level Impurities
5．6 Hall Effect，Electrical Conductivity，and Hall Mobility
5．7 Heavy Doping Effects in a Degenerate Semiconductor
Problems
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6．Excess Carrier Phenomenon in Semiconductors
6．1 Introduction
6．2 Nonradiative Recombination： The Shockley-Read-Hall Model
6．3 Band-to-Band Radiative Recombination
6．4 Band-to-Band Auger Recombination
6．5 Basic Semiconductor Equations
6．6 The Charge-Neutrality Equation
6．7 The Haynes-Shockley Experiment
6．8 The Photoconductivity Decay Experiment
6．9 Surface States and Surface Recombination Velocity
6．10 Deep-Level Transient Spectroscopy Technique
6．11 Surface Photovoltage Technique
Problems
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7． Transport Properties of Semiconductors
7．1 Introduction
7．2 Galvanomagnetic， Thermoelectric， and Thermomagnetic Effects
7．3 Boltzmann Transport Equation
7．4 Derivation of Transport Coefficients for n-type Semiconductors
7．5 Transport Coefficients for the Mixed Conduction Case
7．6 Transport Coefficients for Some Semiconductors
Problems
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8． Scattering Mechanisms and Carrier Mobilities in Semiconductors．
8．1 Introduction
8．2 Differential Scattering Cross-Section
8．3 Ionized Impurity Scattering
8．4 Neutral Impurity Scattering
8．5 Acoustical Phonon Scattering
8．6 Optical Phonon Scattering
8．7 Scattering by Dislocations
8．8 Electron and Hole Mobilities in Semiconductors
8．9 Hot-Electron Effects in a Semiconductor
Problems
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9． Optical Properties and Photoelectric Effects
9．1 Introduction
9．2 Optical Constants of a Solid
9．3 Free-Carrier Absorption Process
9．4 Fundamental Absorption Process
9．5 The Photoconductivity Effect
9．6 The Photovoltaic (Dember) Effect
9．7 The Photomagnetoelectric Effect
Problems
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10． Metal-Semiconductor Contacts
10．1 Introduction
10．2 Metal Work Function and Schottky Effect
10．3 Thermionic Emission Theory
10．4 Ideal Schottky Contact
10．5 Current Flow in a Schottky Diode
10．6 Current-Voltage Characteristics of a Silicon and a GaAs
Schottky Diode
10．7 Determination of Schottky Barrier Height
10．8 Enhancement of Effective Barrier Height
10．9 Applications of Schottky Diodes
10．10 Ohmic Contacts in Semiconductors
Problems
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11． p-n Junction Diodes
11．1 Introduction
11．2 Equilibrium Properties of a p-n Junction Diode
11．3 p-n Junction Diode Under Bias Conditions
11．4 Minority Carrier Distribution and Current Flow
11．5 Diffusion Capacitance and Conductance
11．6 Minority Carrier Storage and Transient Behavior
11．7 Zener and Avalanche Breakdowns．．;
11．8 Tunnel Diodes
11．9 p-n Heterojunction Diodes
11．10 Junction Field-Effect Transistors
Problems
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12． Solar Cells and Photodetectors
12．1 Introduction
12．2 Photovoltaic Devices (Solar Cells)
12．3 Photodetectors
Problems
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13． Light-Emitting Devices
13．1 Introduction
13．2 Device Physics， Structures， and Characteristics of LEDs
13．3 LED Materials and Technologies
13．4 Principles of Semiconductor LDs
13．5 Laser Diode (LD) Materials and Technologies
Problems
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14． Bipolar Junction Transistors
14．1 Introduction
14．2 Basic Device Structures and Modes of Operation
14．3 Current-Voltage Characteristics
14．4 Current Gain， Base Transport Factor， and Emitter Injection Efficiency
14．5 Modeling of a Bipolar Junction Transistor
14．6 Switching and Frequency Response
14．7 Advanced Bipolar Junction Transistors
14．8 Thyristors
14．9 Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors
Problems
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15． Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors
15．1 Introduction
15．2 An Ideal Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor System
15．3 Oxide Charges and Interface Traps
15．4 MOS Field-Effect Transistors
15．5 SOI MOSFETS
15．6 Charge-Coupled Devices
Problems
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16． High-Speed III-V Semiconductor Devices
16．1 Introduction
16．2 Metal-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors
16．3 High Electron Mobility Transistors
16．4 Hot-Electron Transistors
16．5 Resonant Tunneling Devices
16．6 Transferred-Electron Devices
Problems
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Solutions to Selected Problems
Appendix
Index
