Radiation Effects in Advanced Semiconductor Materials and Devices

Radiation defects in semiconductors have become an important factor as semiconductor device technologies include implantation. The knowledge presented here is also important for space applications. The book will appeal to researchers, engineers and advanced students.

This book summarizes the current knowledge of radiation defects in semiconductors It will be a useful reference work for scientists involved in semiconductor processing.- This book is important for space applications of semiconductors and solar cells.- It provides information on the application of sensors in nuclear power plants.

Contenu
Radiation Environments and Component Selection Strategy.- Basic Radiation Damage Mechanisms in Semiconductor Materials and Devices.- Displacement Damage in Group IV Semiconductor Materials.- Radiation Damage in GaAs.- Space Radiation Aspects of Silicon Bipolar Technologies.- Radiation Damage in Silicon MOS Devices.- GaAs Based Field Effect Transistors for Radiation-Hard Applications.- Opto-Electronic Components for Space.- Advanced Semiconductor Materials and Devices - Outlook.