Advanced Electronic Technologies and Systems Based on Low-Dimensional Quantum Devices

This volume on Advanced Electronic Technologies and Systems based on Low Dimensional Quantum Devices closes a three years series of NATO -AS!' s. The first year was focused on the fundamental properties and applications. The second year was devoted to Devices Based on Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Structures. The third year is covering Systems Based on Low-Dimensional Quantum Semiconductor Devices. The three volumes containing the lectures given at the three successive NATO -ASI's constitute a complete review on the latest advances in semiconductor Science and Technology from the methods of fabrication of the quantum structures through the fundamental physics am basic knowledge of properties and projection of performances to the technology of devices and systems. In the first volume: " Fabrication, Properties and Application of Low Dimensional Semiconductors" are described the practical ways in which quantum structures are produced, the present status of the technology, difficulties encountered, and advances to be expected. The basic theory of Quantum Wells, Double Quantum Wells and Superlattices is introduced and the fundamental aspects of their optical properties are presented. The effect of reduction of dimensionality on lattice dynamics of quantum structures is also discussed. In the second volume: " Devices Based on Low Dimensional Structures" the fundamentals of quantum structures and devices in the two major fields: Electro-Optical Devices and Pseudomorphic High Eectron Mobility Transistors are extensively discussed.

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This volume on Advanced Electronic Technologies and Systems based on Low­ Dimensional Quantum Devices closes a three years series of NATO -AS!' s. The first year was focused on the fundamental properties and applications. The second year was devoted to Devices Based on Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Structures. The third year is covering Systems Based on Low-Dimensional Quantum Semiconductor Devices. The three volumes containing the lectures given at the three successive NATO -ASI's constitute a complete review on the latest advances in semiconductor Science and Technology from the methods of fabrication of the quantum structures through the fundamental physics am basic knowledge of properties and projection of performances to the technology of devices and systems. In the first volume: " Fabrication, Properties and Application of Low Dimensional Semiconductors" are described the practical ways in which quantum structures are produced, the present status of the technology, difficulties encountered, and advances to be expected. The basic theory of Quantum Wells, Double Quantum Wells and Superlattices is introduced and the fundamental aspects of their optical properties are presented. The effect of reduction of dimensionality on lattice dynamics of quantum structures is also discussed. In the second volume: " Devices Based on Low Dimensional Structures" the fundamentals of quantum structures and devices in the two major fields: Electro-Optical Devices and Pseudomorphic High Eectron Mobility Transistors are extensively discussed.

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1. Fundamentals on Quantum Structures for Electro-Optical Devices and Systems.- 1.1 Electron State Symmetries and Optical Selection Rules in the (GaAs)m(AlAs)n Superlattices Grown Along the [001], [110], and [111] Directions.- 1.2 Modeling Quantum Well Laser Diode Structures.- 1.3 Microcavity Semiconductor Lasers.- 2. MQW Optoelectronic Devices and Systems.- 2.1 Exciton Absorption Saturation and Camer Transport in Quantum Well Semiconductors.- 2.2. Integrated Optoelectronics the Next Technological Revolution.- 2.3. Opportunities of Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSEL) in display and optical communication systems.- 2.4. New Integrated Photoreceiver Systems Charge Coupled Devices (CCD).- 2.5. Optical Switches and Modulators for Integrated Optoelectronic Systems.- 3. Soliton-Based Switching, Gating and Transmission Systems.- 3.1 Soliton-Based Logic Gates and Soliton Transmission Systems.