1st Edition
by Leonard J. Brillson (Author)
An Essential Guide to Electronic Material Surfaces and Interfaces
is a streamlined yet comprehensive introduction that covers the basic
physical properties of electronic materials, the experimental techniques
used to measure them, and the theoretical methods used to understand,
predict, and design them.
Starting with the fundamental
electronic properties of semiconductors and electrical measurements of
semiconductor interfaces, this text introduces students to the
importance of characterizing and controlling macroscopic electrical
properties by atomic-scale techniques. The chapters that follow present
the full range of surface and interface techniques now being used to
characterize electronic, optical, chemical, and structural properties of
electronic materials, including semiconductors, insulators,
nanostructures, and organics. The essential physics and chemistry
underlying each technique is described in sufficient depth for students
to master the fundamental principles, with numerous examples to
illustrate the strengths and limitations for specific applications. As
well as references to the most authoritative sources for broader
discussions, the text includes internet links to additional examples,
mathematical derivations, tables, and literature references for the
advanced student, as well as professionals in these fields. This
textbook fills a gap in the existing literature for an entry-level
course that provides the physical properties, experimental techniques,
and theoretical methods essential for students and professionals to
understand and participate in solid-state electronics, physics, and
materials science research.
An Essential Guide to Electronic Material Surfaces and Interfaces
is an introductory-to-intermediate level textbook suitable for students
of physics, electrical engineering, materials science, and other
disciplines. It is essential reading for any student or professional
engaged in surface and interface research, semiconductor processing, or
electronic device design.
