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Illustrating the concepts of modern physics and quantum mechanics needed for R&D into semiconductors, this textbook first provides the necessary background before going on to cover condensed matter and semiconductors, and how to develop them. Throughout, it emphasizes the development of ideas and concepts and how they are interrelated, deepening an understanding of the concepts by way of repetition. Written with clarity and style in mind, the text covers such new technology as junctions, luminescence, and 3D quantum dots, and each chapter ends with 20-30 exercises. ... Read more

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An important text or supplement for physics or engineering students
This book, which should be a welcome addition to the field, covers physical concepts leading to semiconducting devices and acts as a bridge between physics and applications. Written by Dr. Charles C. Coleman in an easy-to-understand conversational style, the book points out where similar physical models can describe different physical processes, which makes it much easier to see where final equations come from.

Dr. Coleman also points out places where there can be confusion in ideas or notation. There are useful examples and problems, an approach that makes it easier to determine which physical concepts apply to each problem and hence "which equation to use."I would recommend it as a text or as a supplement for engineering and physics students interested in how and why semiconducting devices operate or as a reference to fill in physical details that are often misunderstood.
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The Physics of Semiconductors provides material for a comprehensive upper-level-undergraduate and graduate course on the subject, guiding readers to the point where they can choose a special topic and begin supervised research. The textbook provides a balance between essential aspects of solid-state and semiconductor physics, on the one hand, and the principles of various semiconductor devices and their applications in electronic and photonic devices, on the other. It highlights many practical aspects of semiconductors such as alloys, strain, heterostructures, nanostructures, that are necessary in modern semiconductor research but typically omitted in textbooks. For the interested reader some additional advanced topics are included, such as Bragg mirrors, resonators, polarized and magnetic semiconductors are included. Also supplied are explicit formulas for many results, to support better understanding. The Physics of Semiconductors requires little or no prior knowledge of solid-state physics and evolved from a highy regarded two-semester course at the University of Leipzig.

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Nice survey of modern semiconductor science
This book is extremely well illustrated. It is a pleasure thumbing through the book and learning something in a new area just by looking at all the diagrams and pictures. However, the discussions of semiconductor devices are pretty sketchy, and formula derivations are mostly non-existent. For example, the book gives expressions for the different mobility limits for ionized impurity and phonon scattering, but does not derive any of them like Seeger would, although references are given. Unlike the Seeger classic, in its 9th edition, where new topics kind of look like they were just thrown in, this book has a more coherent integrated treatment of "new" topics with the older classical topics. If you want in-depth discussions, you will likely be disappointed. However, if you are looking for a broad survey of modern areas of interest in semiconductor physics and technology, with lots of well-chosen figures and diagrams, this is a fine book. ... Read more

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Doping of III-V semiconductor compounds is the basis of virtually all semiconductor heterostructures and all optoelectronic devices.This is the first book to provide a comprehensive and thorough treatment of the subject, examining both theoretical and experimental aspects, and including important material on delta-doping.The author is involved in research at one of the world's foremost microelectronics laboratories, and while assessing the current state of the art, he also provides valuable introductory material for those beginning studies or research in this field. ... Read more

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best book I've encountered in the semiconductor field
This is, no question, the best book that I've encountered in the entire field of semiconductor physics.It is expertly organized and indexed, easy to follow, complete in its treatment of electrical and materials-science aspects of III-V semiconductor production and measurement, well-written ... Worth every penny if you even have the most remote interest in the subject.

Very useful text for semiconductor crystal growers
Doping is a big big issue in semiconductors; this text does appreciable justice in it's treatment of the issue.In addition, Schubert treats heterostructure physics appreciably well (in fact better than many textbooks on semiconductor physics !).Perusal of this book has proved very rewarding for me, and I expect it will do the same wonder for you too. ... Read more

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Rapid thermal processing has contributed to the development ofsingle wafer cluster processing tools and other innovations inintegrated circuit manufacturing environments. Borisenko and Heskethreview theoretical and experimental progress in the field, discussinga wide range of materials, processes, and conditions. They thoroughlycover the work of international investigators in the field. ... Read more

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This book focuses on the remarkable recent advances in understanding low pressure radio frequency glow discharges.It explains the basic analytical theory, plasma physics, and plasma diagnostics, before proceeding to the details of the etching process. ... Read more

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ECR Plasma Etching
One of the only books available that contain theoretical and practicle information on ECR etching. A must for any etch engineers working in the semiconductor industry.

understanding plasma processes
Gives a detailed physical understanding on the fundamentals of plasma processes including Inductively Coupled Plasma and current advancements in etching processes. ... Read more

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A thorough examination of the present and future of semiconductor device technology
Engineers continue to develop new electronic semiconductor devices that are almost exponentially smaller, faster, and more efficient than their immediate predecessors. Theory of Modern Electronic Semiconductor Devices endeavors to provide an up-to-date, extended discussion of the most important emerging devices and trends in semiconductor technology, setting the pace for the next generation of the discipline's literature.
Kevin Brennan and April Brown focus on three increasingly important areas: telecommunications, quantum structures, and challenges and alternatives to CMOS technology. Specifically, the text examines the behavior of heterostructure devices for communications systems, quantum phenomena that appear in miniaturized structures and new nanoelectronic device types that exploit these effects, the challenges faced by continued miniaturization of CMOS devices, and futuristic alternatives. Device structures on the commercial and research levels analyzed in detail include:
* Heterostructure field effect transistors
* Bipolar and CMOS transistors
* Resonant tunneling diodes
* Real space transfer transistors
* Quantum dot cellular automata
* Single electron transistors
The book contains many homework exercises at the end of each chapter, and a solution manual can be obtained for instructors. Emphasizing the development of new technology, Theory of Modern Electronic Semiconductor Devices is an ideal companion to electrical and computer engineering graduate level courses and an essential reference for semiconductor device engineers. ... Read more

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Explains the theoretical and experimental foundations of the measurement of the electrical properties of the MOS system and the technology for controlling its properties. Emphasizes the silica and the silica-silicon interface. Provides a critical assessment of the literature, corrects incomplete or incorrect theoretical formulations, and gives critical comparisons of measurement methods. Contains information needed to grow an oxide, make an MOS capacitor array, and fabricate an integrated circuit with optimal performance and stability. ... Read more

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A must have
This is the quintessential review of the MOS capacitor.Excellently written, thorough and still very current.This text is essential for the bookshelf of all semiconductor scientists and engineers. ... Read more

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Neamen's "Semiconductor Physics and Devices, Third Edition" deals with the electrical properties and characteristics of semiconductor materials and devices. The goal of this book is to bring together quantum mechanics, the quantum theory of solids, semiconductor material physics, and semiconductor device physics in a clear and understandable way. ... Read more

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Excellent Explanations, but Emphasizes Plug-n-Chug
This is a really good introduction to the physics of semiconductor devices. It starts right from the basics of molecular structure and quantum mechanics and builds up from there. The only prerequisites needed are high school physics and chemistry, first-year calculus (second-year would help, but definitely isn't necessary), and basic knowledge of electronic circuits (knowledge of how diodes and transistors work in a circuit is not at all necessary).

In general this book proceeds in a logical fashion, neither too fast nor too slow. Sufficient detail is given to understand the topics quite fully, yet the reader isn't overwhelmed by detail. Important equations and results are highlighted and sections are divided and organized well. Many examples are given as well as problems after each section with answers provided (but no worked-through solutions). Chapter summaries are among the best I've ever seen in a textbook, and they are supplemented with a Definitions section and Checkpoint section (which is a list of questions meant to make the reader think about the chapter).

Something I don't like about the book is that it emphasizes "plug-and-chug" in most of its problems and examples. By this I mean that all that is needed to solve the problem is to find the right equation, put in the numbers, and produce a solution, often without much thought involved at all. Very few problems require a strong understanding of the material, and actually most would be quite possible for someone who knows nothing about the material by just making an educated guess as to which equation in the chapter would be needed to solve a particular problem.

I would recommend this book for a 1st- or 2nd-year physics or electronics engineering student, but mostly only if the student intends to pursue a career designing semiconductors at the physical level or researching them. For all other electronics, electrical, and computer engineers this book is slightly overkill and most engineers will probably never have to deal with the material that is covers. But, those engineers would probably find the material in this book interesting nevertheless.

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Got the international edition. Same content so far, but not the hardback i'd expected. Good price though!

Better than the rest
I own five different books on semiconductor physics and this text is by far the best. I've also references a sixth book.

I understand the other reviewers complaints but I think this is a weakness of all semiconductor books or proof of just how complicated device physics can get.

It helps to have an instructor step you through a lot of the derivations to make you understand the equations.

I like this book because it explains concepts very well. Making use of the equations and knowing when to make assumptions just comes with practice.

I've found a few mistakes but far fewer than some of the other books I've seen.

My advice to students studying semiconductors is to go to the library and get as many books as you can.

Mediocre book; needs major overhaul
Assuming you have already read the previous (rather low) reviews on here, my own review may seem like overkill, but I feel that I must express just how bad Neamen's book is at explaining the material.

Most other reviewers have already covered the important points, so I'll just develop on two that I find particularly unsettling (after wasting several hours trying to see how the author arrived at the solution for ONE problem in his book):How is anyone supposed to figure out the many assumptions this guy makes when he makes no mention of them anywhere else?Also, how is anyone supposed to know what equations to use in what problems?

So far I've found that all the answers in the back of the book have been correct, however the problem is that the reader has to first figure out what equation(s) to use, which is why I'd imagine that many readers believe the answers to be incorrect.In terms of what the author explains, there are (presumably) several ways of obtaining the same answer, but for some reason this is not the case, given that your answer will often be different depending on what equation you use.Assuming the author is even correct in using the formulas he uses, he offers no explanation as to why one equation should be used in one situation but not in another.

Also, this book makes entirely too many assumptions and offers no explanation as to where they come from.Case in point:Problem 1 of Chapter 5 asks the reader to determine the drift current density in a semiconductor material under a certain set of conditions.Well, this is all fine and dandy, except for the fact that the author provides an in-book example IDENTICAL to the problem in which the answer is DIFFERENT.So why do the example and problem answers differ?Because Neamen (in the problem)apparently arbitrarily assumed a different value for electron mobility in said semiconductor material, yet he did not not explain why this different value was assumed in the first place, nor did he offer any clear explanation as to how to determine the supposedly correct electron mobility.

In summary, this book would be somewhat decent if the author spent more time explaining the material more clearly.As it stands, there are simply too many assumptions made and too few explanations for them, making this book a very poor source of information.

Awful
Worst book I have come across in my college career. My only D EVER is from a professor that tried to follow this book. Many of his printed solutions to the problems in this book are vague with "Trial and Error" that yield no reasoning to how the problems should be solved.

It would take an excellent professor to make sense of Donald Neamen's, incomplete at best, work. If you don't want to take the word of the many posts of dislike for this book please feel free to read portions for yourself. And please try the wonderful incomplete problems (4 unknowns with 2 equations for example on Problem 4.4). ... Read more

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At the heart of much current technology, including fiber-optic communications, optoelectronic devices outperform those based on conventional semiconductors and are likely to be essential in future computers. This book provides a basic understanding of the physical phenomena involved and is ideal for graduate students and engineers interested in designing new materials, devices and applications in optoelectronics. The book gives simple quantum mechanical explanations of important optical processes; it describes band-to-band, intersubband and excitonic absorption and recombination in bulk, quantum wells, wires, dots, superlattices and strained layers including electro-optic effects. It also covers the necessary background material in the classical theory of absorption, quantization of radiation, and band picture based on k-p perturbation. Prerequisites for the book are a knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid state theory. Each chapter concludes with a set of problems, some of which guide the reader to processes not covered in the text. Because it employs a simple one-electron theory throughout, the book is also accessible to advanced undergraduates in physics and engineering. ... Read more

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This book fills a major gap in the literature of semiconductor lasers by providing, in a single volume, ten up-to-date review articles written in a pedagogical manner by well-known experts. The topics cover the entire range of current activity in the field. The last two chapters of the book are devoted to applications and are intended to provide a perspective on how the research advances described in earlier chapters eventually translate into commercial products. ... Read more

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A broad investigation of semiconductor laser physics
The editor G. P. Agrawal and his colleagues provide in this book a series of excellent papers focusing new applications of AlGaAs (and others) semiconductor lasers. It ranges from the basic intra-cavity equations tooptical biestability, four wave mixing, the laser synthetizer and opticalcommunications. Subjects are reviewed in history, mathematical formulation,pratical applications and future perpesctives. It's a very good source ofinformation for those involved in research and engineering of semiconductorlasers. ... Read more

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This textbook describes the physics of semiconductor nanostructures with emphasis on their electronic transport properties. At its heart are five fundamental transport phenomena: quantized conductance, tunnelling transport, the Aharonov-Bohm effect, the quantum Hall effect, and the Coulomb blockade effect.

The book starts out with the basics of solid state and semiconductor physics, such as crystal structure, band structure, and effective mass approximation, including spin-orbit interaction effects important for research in semiconductor spintronics. It contains material aspects such as band engineering, doping, gating, and a selection of nanostructure fabrication techniques. The book discusses the Drude-Boltzmann-Sommerfeld transport theory as well as conductance quantization and the Landauer-Buttiker theory. These concepts are extended to mesoscopic interference phenomena and decoherence, magnetotransport, and interaction effects in quantum-confined systems, guiding the reader from fundamental effects to specialized state-of-the-art experiments.

The book will provide a thorough introduction into the topic for graduate and PhD students, and will be a useful reference for lecturers and researchers working in the field. ... Read more

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The "blue laser" is an exciting new device whose potential is now being recognized in commercial lighting systems. This comprehensive work introduces the subject at a level suitable for graduate students. ... Read more

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Semiconductor devices are ubiquitous in the modern computer and telecommunications industry. A precise knowledge of the transport equations for electron flow in semiconductors when a voltage is applied is therefore of paramount importance for further technological breakthroughs.

In the present work, the author tackles their derivation in a systematic and rigorous way, depending on certain key parameters such as the number of free electrons in the device, the mean free path of the carriers, the device dimensions and the ambient temperature. Accordingly a hierarchy of models is examined which is reflected in the structure of the book: first the microscopic and macroscopic semi-classical approaches followed by their quantum-mechanical counterparts.

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In-depth manual for students, teachers and hobbyists onhow to create holograms easily and inexpensively.

Basic Concepts in Holography
The History of Holography
What Lasers Are and How They Work
Complete List of What's Needed
Where to Find the Materials
10 Steps to Creating Your Hologram
Advanced Experiments with Fiber Optics
Careers In Lasers and Photonics ... Read more

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A great place to start.
This is an excellent book for those looking into and exploring holography. It demistifies a lot of the jargon associated with holography, as well as the most difficult part... correct development. Unlike what another reviewer said, this book is up to date and has good sources for materials. I would not suggest this book for those who are already making holograms, it is really for those just starting out. But it is almost perfect for those beginers. The only downfall of this book is it's lack of setup diagrams, it only illustrates one. This keeps things simple but does not allow you to progress unless you do research outside the scope of the book. Over all this is an excellent book that truely makes "real" holography easy enough and cheap enough for anyone to do.

Not recommended
This book is quite out of date.The supplier it lists for the plates no longer supplies them.The new supplier described "Shoebox Holography" in terms I can't post on a public website.Avoid this book; I wish I had.

A EDUCATOR"S DREAM
I have used this book personally, I have used it in my high school Communications Technology lab, and it works. After reading the book, and introducing the world of Shoebox Holography to my student, it was like aDREAM COME TRUE. The students are are not only learning how to makeholograms but it is the knowledge they learn from the process. The Science,Math, and Technology they learn, from the process, becomes MEANINGFUL tothem. This book not only covers the process of holography it also goes intogreat detail of laser and fiber optic technology. It excites all levels ofhigh school students and they actually run to class to make theirholograms. It has also been useful to build teamwork in the classroom. Bycreating teams they learn to work, communicate, and rely on each othersabilities. The book has illustrations and photos that explain the conceptalong with the written directions. I have been teaching for 23 years andthis is the best classroom tool I have seen in years. I am going to orderclassroom sets, of this book, for my students to use in their studies. Ihighly recommend this book.

An Awesome Book of Never Ending Information!
As a 12 year old first time science fair competitor, I was happy to achieve 1st place! My topic and information was taken from Mr.Frank DeFreitas' book.This book got me through the hard times of the project. It was so easy to navigate through the book, that I could find how to fixmy problems immediately.The Shoe Box Holography Method was very easy touse but at the same time exerted a good amount of challenge.It gave thebasic fundamental priciples of making a hologram, and showed me a piece ofthe future which is not far away! After doing this project, I instantlywanted to know more, and by looking deeper into the book, I came acrossmore advanced projects! I don't think I will outgrow this book for awhile.It's information goes on forever!Lastly, I recommend this bookfor someone who wants an awesome science fair topic, a piece of the future,or to discover an exciting hobby!

THANK YOU MR.FRANK DEFREITAS!

Guidebook for Your Holography Future ! !
Regardless of your age or your knowledge of holography, this wonderful book will guide you into a holography exploration where your talents and imagination will produce marvelous holograms. Students will obtain"award" winning results if you chose the "shoebox"method for science fair competitions.But more important - HOLOGRAPHY ISFUN,REWARDING,and will be YOUR FUTURE - Frank DeFreitas' book just makesyour journey the best experience it can possibly be!Outstanding in allareas. ... Read more

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Comprehensive coverage of memory test problems at chip, array and board level is provided in this book. For each of these test levels a class of fault models is introduced along with tests for these models. The author also presents algorithms of relevant fault models, together with proofs of their correctness. Special attention is given to why a fault model belongs to a particular class and why it is of interest. A software package, suitable for use on IBM PCs and compatibles,is also available which consists of a set of memory test programs and a simulation package demonstrating how the algorithms are executed and the relationship of the algorithm with the memory. ... Read more

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The bibel of memory test
Over 30% of today's designs implements embedded memories and continuously consumes more and more die area. While embedded memory presents significant system performance and cost reduction advantages, it brings its own testing issues. Test vector style tests are not suitable for verifying embedded memory arrays because it is too costly. This is because the time spent in the manufacturing tester grows exponentially as the embedded memory die area increases. Sometimes it is impossible to create a set of vectors that can detect all possible types of memory defect.

Implementing embedded memory built in self-test (BIST) can alleviate these problems. In simplistic terms, memory BIST is an on-chip utility that enables the execution of a proven set of algorithmic style verification tests directly on the memory array. These tests can be executed at the design's full operating frequency to prove the memory array operations and identify errors caused by silicon defects.

Embedded memories are the most dense components within a system-on-chip (SOC), accounting for up to 90% of its real estate.1 Memories also are the most sensitive to process defects, making it essential to thoroughly test them in the SOCs.

Because memories are used as test vehicles for monitoring the silicon process and improving its yield, extracting additional diagnostic data to determine the causes of failures now is required in the testing strategy. In addition to diagnosis, many embedded memories are designed with built-in redundancy, which provides spare rows and columns that can replace failing locations. Redundancy enables the manufacturer to repair a number of otherwise defective devices to ensure maximum production yield.
Characteristics of today's SOC designs include the following:

1. Typically more than 30 embedded memories on a chip.
2. Memories scattered around the device rather than concentrated in one location.
3. Different types and sizes of memories.
4. Memories doubly embedded inside embedded cores.
5. Test access to these memories from only a few chip I/O pins.

A deep-submicron test strategy will have to handle all of these memory issues.
These issues are being addressed by the use of built-in self-test (BIST). BIST is the methodology of choice for testing embedded memories within SOCs. It offers a simple and low-cost means to test for failures of embedded memories without significantly impacting device performance.

While it has been used primarily for production pass/fail testing, BIST can be extended to provide the diagnostic data required for process monitoring and repair. Although the area overhead required by the BIST circuitry is increased, designing the diagnostic circuitry into the BIST provides many advantages in terms of time for both setup and test.

This book will take you intensively through all the memory BIST algorithms and ways to test them.I consider this as the bible for mbist testing. ... Read more

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This volume is devoted exclusively to the interfacialphotoelectronic properties of the inorganic layered semiconductorsinvestigated in solid state (Schottky and p-n) photovoltaic andphotoelectrochemical (solid/electrolyte) cells. The results ofextensive studies on the various interfacial and surface electroniccharacteristics, interfacial photoreactions and materials aspects ofthe layered semiconductors reported in the last fifteen years havebeen reviewed. The layered transition metal dichalcogenides haveserved as model compounds for the investigation of the details ofphotoelectrochemical processes and related studies involving surfaces.The layered semiconducting materials have been found to be promisingsolar cell materials. Significant energy conversion efficiencies havebeen realized in photoelectrochemical solar cells and in solid statephotovoltaic cells. Novel studies including quantum size effects inlayered semiconductors have been reported. UHV spectroscopic studiesof the surfaces of important layered semiconductors have been given.Recent developments in the preparation of the layered materials havebeen summarized. New insights into the physical and chemicalcharacteristics of this class of materials have been gained by thestudies reported in this book.
Highlights include: -- Data on optical and electronic properties oflayered semiconductors; -- Solid state and semiconductor/electrolytejunction characteristics; -- Photovoltaic and photoelectrochemicalsolar cells based on layered materials; -- UHV spectroscopic studiesof surfaces of layered semiconductors; -- Quantum size effects inlayered semiconductor colloids; -- Novel layered material preparationtechniques.
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Heteroepitaxy has evolved rapidly in recent years. With each new wave of material/substrate combinations, our understanding of how to control crystal growth becomes more refined. Most books on the subject focus on a specific material or material family, narrowly explaining the processes and techniques appropriate for each. Surveying the principles common to all types of semiconductor materials, Heteroepitaxy of Semiconductors: Theory, Growth, and Characterization is the first comprehensive, fundamental introduction to the field.

This book reflects our current understanding of nucleation, growth modes, relaxation of strained layers, and dislocation dynamics without emphasizing any particular material. Following an overview of the properties of semiconductors, the author introduces the important heteroepitaxial growth methods and provides a survey of semiconductor crystal surfaces, their structures, and nucleation. With this foundation, the book provides in-depth descriptions of mismatched heteroepitaxy and lattice strain relaxation, various characterization tools used to monitor and evaluate the growth process, and finally, defect engineering approaches. Numerous examples highlight the concepts while extensive micrographs, schematics of experimental setups, and graphs illustrate the discussion.

Serving as a solid starting point for this rapidly evolving area, Heteroepitaxy of Semiconductors: Theory, Growth, and Characterization makes the principles of heteroepitaxy easily accessible to anyone preparing to enter the field. ... Read more