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Book Details
Title: Semiconductor Physics and Devices
Author(s): Dr. P. Vani, Dr. C. Amirthakumar, Dr. T. U. Jeevitha
Publisher: Cogniverse Press
Edition: First Edition
Publication Date: September, 2026
ISBN: 978-81-68073-39-5
e-ISBN: 978-81-68073-40-1
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22799451
Total Pages: 114
Preface
This book, Semiconductor Physics, provides a concise introduction to the fundamental concepts and applications of semiconductor materials and devices. It covers electronic materials, semiconductor physics, light–semiconductor interaction, characterization techniques, and optoelectronic devices.
The book is written in a simple and student-friendly manner to help B.Sc. students understand the basic principles and their applications in modern technology. It is also intended to serve as a useful reference for students and beginners in semiconductor and optoelectronics research. I hope this book will provide a clear foundation and encourage readers to explore the fascinating field of semiconductor physics.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Electronic Materials
- 1.1. Introduction to Electronic Materials
- 1.2. Crystal Structure and Types of Solids
- 1.3. Energy Bands in Solids
- 1.4. Metals, Semiconductors and Insulators
- 1.5. Free Electron Theory
- 1.6. Density of States and Fermi Level
- 1.7. Direct and Indirect Band Gap
- 1.8. Comparison
- 1.9. Effective Mass and Phonons
Chapter 2. Semiconductors
- 2.1. Introduction to Semiconductors
- 2.2. Intrinsic Semiconductors
- 2.3. Extrinsic Semiconductors
- 2.4. n-Type and p-Type Semiconductors
- 2.5. Fermi Level in Semiconductors
- 2.6. Generation and Recombination of Charge Carriers
- 2.7. Drift and Diffusion of Charge Carriers
- 2.8. p–n Junction and its Applications
Chapter 3. INTERACTION OF LIGHT
- 3.1. Introduction to Light–Semiconductor Interaction
- 3.2. Absorption of Light in Semiconductors
- 3.3. Emission of Light from Semiconductors
- 3.4. Spontaneous Emission
- 3.5. Stimulated Emission
- 3.6. Excitons
- 3.7. Optical Properties of Semiconductors
- 3.8. Photovoltaic Effect
Chapter 4. CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES
- 4.1. Introduction to Semiconductor Characterization
- 4.2. Four-Point Probe Method
- 4.3. Hall Effect and Hall Measurements
- 4.4. Hot-Point Probe Method
- 4.5. Current–Voltage (I–V) Characteristics
- 4.6. Capacitance–Voltage (C–V) Measurements
- 4.7. UV–Visible Spectroscopy for Band Gap Measurement
- 4.8. Introduction to XPS and Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
Chapter 5. OPTO-ELECTRONIC DEVICES
- 5.1. Introduction to Optoelectronic Devices
- 5.2. Introduction to Low-Dimensional Materials
- 5.3. Quantum Wells, Wires and Dots
- 5.4. Photodetectors
- 5.5. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
- 5.6. Solar Cells
- 5.7. Semiconductor LASERS
- 5.8. Applications of Optoelectronic Devices
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