Devices Based on Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Structures

Low-dimensional semiconductor quantum structures are a major, high-technological development that has a considerable industrial potential. The field is developing extremely rapidly and the present book represents a timely guide to the latest developments in device technology, fundamental properties,...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Balkanski, M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1996, 1996
Edition:1st ed. 1996
Series:NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 3, High Technology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Fabrication Procedures
  • Solid Source Molecular Beam Epitaxy
  • Using Gaseous Sources in Molecular Beam Epitaxy
  • 2. Fundamentals on Quantum Structures for Electro-Optical Devices
  • Optical Properties of Heterostructures under an Electric Field
  • The Role of Spontaneous Emission in Laser Diode Operation
  • MBE Growth of (In, Ga)As Self-Assembled Quantum Dots for Optoelectronic Applications
  • Exciton and Magnetoexciton Luminescence in Ge-Gel-xSix Multiple Quantum Well Structures
  • The Physics of Quantum Well Infrared Detectors
  • Semimagnetic Quantum Wells and Superlattices
  • Surface, Leaky and Singular Magnetoplasmons along the Interface of Gyrotropic Semiconductor
  • Optical and Theoretical Assessment of GaAs Quantum Wells Having Superiattices as Barrier Layers
  • Anisotropy of Optical Characteristics of Low-Dimensional and Bulk Many-Valley Semiconductors
  • Hot Hole effects in Strained Multi-Quantum-Well Heterostructures Ge/GeSi
  • Enhancement of Average Velocity of Hot Carriers in Saw-Toothed Heterostructure
  • Path-Integral Calculation of the Electron Density of States in MIS - Structures
  • 3. Nonlinear Optical Devices
  • Physics and Applications of Exciton Saturation in MQW Structures
  • Interferometer with Nonlinear Frequency Doubling Mirrors as Lossless All Optical Switching Device
  • Waveguide-Based Devices: Linear and Nonlinear Coupling
  • Waveguide Mach-Zehnder Intensity Modulator Produced via Proton Exchange Technology in LiNbO3
  • Evanescent Field Coupling Between a Single Mode Optical Fiber and a Planar Waveguide
  • 4. Pseudomorphic HETM
  • Pseudomorphic HETMS: Device Physics and Materials Layer Design
  • Basics of Pseudomorphic HEMTS Technology and Numerical Simulation