Physics of Quantum Well Devices

• Main Author: Nag, B. R. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2000.
• Series: Solid-State Science and Technology Library, 7
• Subjects: Physics.; Solid state physics.; Optics.; Optoelectronics.; Plasmons (Physics).; Spectroscopy.; Microscopy.; Electrical engineering.; Materials science.; Solid State Physics.; Spectroscopy and Microscopy.; Optics, Optoelectronics, Plasmonics and Optical Devices.; Electrical Engineering.; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials.

Quantum well devices have been the objects of intensive research during the last two decades. Some of the devices have matured into commercially useful products and form part of modern electronic circuits. Some others require further dev- opment, but have the promise of being useful commercially in...

Table of Contents:

• Heterostructure Growth
• Band Offset
• Electron States
• Optical Interaction Phenomena
• Transport Properties
• High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT)
• Resonant Tunneling Diode
• Quantum Well Laser
• Quantum Well Detector, Modulator and Switch.