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Electrons and Phonons in Semiconductor Multilayers

Hardback

Main Details

Title Electrons and Phonons in Semiconductor Multilayers
Authors and Contributors      By (author) B. K. Ridley
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:422
Dimensions(mm): Height 253,Width 178
ISBN/Barcode 9780521516273
ClassificationsDewey:537.6226
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Edition 2nd Revised edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 30 April 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Advances in nanotechnology have generated semiconductor structures that are only a few molecular layers thick, and this has important consequences for the physics of electrons and phonons in such structures. This book describes in detail how confinement of electrons and phonons in quantum wells and wires affects the physical properties of the semiconductor. This second edition contains four new chapters on spin relaxation, based on recent theoretical research; the hexagonal wurtzite lattice; nitride structures, whose novel properties stem from their spontaneous electric polarization; and terahertz sources, which includes an account of the controversies that surrounded the concepts of Bloch oscillations and Wannier-Stark states. The book is unique in describing the microscopic theory of optical phonons, the radical change in their nature due to confinement, and how they interact with electrons. It will interest graduate students and researchers working in semiconductor physics.

Author Biography

B. K. Ridley is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Computing and Electronic Systems at the University of Essex, Colchester. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, and was awarded the Paul Dirac Prize and Medal in 2001 by the Institute of Physics.

Reviews

Reviews from the 1st edition: '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 'The reviewed book is one of those rare pleasant events. ... The book should be of interest to those dealing with the investigations and applications of low-dimensional semiconductor structures.' Yuri G. Peisakhovich, Materials Research Bulletin