Physics and Modeling of Tera- and Nano-devices


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Physics and Modeling of Tera- and Nano-Devices is a compilation of papers by well-respected researchers working in the field of physics and modeling of novel electronic and optoelectronic devices. The topics covered include devices based on carbon nanotubes, generation and detection of terahertz radiation in semiconductor structures including terahertz plasma oscillations and instabilities, terahertz photomixing in semiconductor heterostructures, spin and microwave-induced phenomena in low-dimensional systems, and various computational aspects of device modeling. Researchers as well as graduate and postgraduate students working in this field will benefit from reading this book. Sample Chapter(s). Semiconductor Device Scaling: Physics, Transport, and the Role of Nanowires (784 KB). Contents: Semiconductor Device Scaling: Physics, Transport, and the Role of Nanowires (D K Ferry et al.); Polaronic Effects at the Field Effect Junctions for Unconventional Semiconductors (N Kirova); Cellular Monte Carlo Simulation of High Field Transport in Semiconductor Devices (S M Goodnick & M Saraniti); Nanoelectronic Device Simulation Based on the Wigner Function Formalism (H Kosina); Quantum Simulations of Dual Gate MOSFET Devices: Building and Deploying Community Nanotechnology Software Tools on nanoHUB.org (S Ahmed et al.); Positive Magneto-Resistance in a Point Contact: Possible Manifestation of Interactions (V T Renard et al.); Impact of Intrinsic Parameter Fluctuations in Nano-CMOS Devices on Circuits and Systems (S Roy et al.); HEMT-Based Nanometer Devices Toward Terahertz Era (E Sano & T Otsuji); Plasma Waves in Two-Dimensional Electron Systems and Their Applications (V Ryzhii et al.); Resonant Terahertz Detection Antenna Utilizing Plasma Oscillations in Lateral Schottky Diode (A Satou et al.); Terahertz Polarization Controller Based on Electronic Dispersion Control of 2D Plasmons (T Nishimura & T Otsuji); Higher-Order Plasmon Resonances in GaN-Based Field-Effect Transistor Arrays (V V Popov et al.); Ultra-Highly Sensitive Terahertz Detection Using Carbon-Nanotube Quantum Dots (Y Kawano et al.); Generation of Ultrashort Electron Bunches in Nanostructures by Femtosecond Laser Pulses (A Gladun et al.); Characterization of Voltage-Controlled Oscillator Using RTD Transmission Line (K Narahara et al.); Infrared Quantum-Dot Detectors with Diffusion-Limited Capture (N Vagidov et al.); Magnetoresistance in Fe/MgO/Fe Magentic Tunnel Junctions (N N Beleskii et al.); Modeling and Implementation of Spin-Based Quantum Computation (M E Hawley et al.); Quantum Engineering for Threat Reduction and Homeland Security (G P Berman et al.); Strong Phase Shift Mask Manufacturing Error Impact on the 65nm Poly Line Printability (N Belova). Readership: Academics, graduate and postgraduate students in the field of physics and modeling of novel electronics and optoelectronic devices.




IWCE Glasgow 2000


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This is a collection of the papers from the 7th International Workshop on Computational Electronics. They explore: semiconductor device modelling; optoelectronic device simulation; particle simulation methods; and nanostructures.




Quantum Dot Devices


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Quantum dots as nanomaterials have been extensively investigated in the past several decades from growth to characterization to applications. As the basis of future developments in the field, this book collects a series of state-of-the-art chapters on the current status of quantum dot devices and how these devices take advantage of quantum features. Written by 56 leading experts from 14 countries, the chapters cover numerous quantum dot applications, including lasers, LEDs, detectors, amplifiers, switches, transistors, and solar cells. Quantum Dot Devices is appropriate for researchers of all levels of experience with an interest in epitaxial and/or colloidal quantum dots. It provides the beginner with the necessary overview of this exciting field and those more experienced with a comprehensive reference source.




Colloidal Quantum Dot Optoelectronics and Photovoltaics


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Captures the most up-to-date research in the field, written in an accessible style by the world's leading experts.




Quantum Dot Photodetectors


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This book presents a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art quantum dot photodetectors, including device fabrication technologies, optical engineering/manipulation strategies, and emerging photodetectors with building blocks of novel quantum dots (e.g. perovskite) as well as their hybrid structured (e.g. 0D/2D) materials. Semiconductor quantum dots have attracted much attention due to their unique quantum confinement effect, which allows for the facile tuning of optical properties that are promising for next-generation optoelectronic applications. Among these remarkable properties are large absorption coefficient, high photosensitivity, and tunable optical spectrum from ultraviolet/visible to infrared region, all of which are very attractive and favorable for photodetection applications. The book covers both fundamental and frontier research in order to stimulate readers' interests in developing novel ideas for semiconductor photodetectors at the center of future developments in materials science, nanofabrication technology and device commercialization. The book provides a knowledge sharing platform and can be used as a reference for researchers working in the fields of photonics, materials science, and nanodevices.




Quantum Dot Molecules


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A quantum dot molecule (QDM) is composed of two or more closely spaced quantum dots or “artificial atoms.” In recent years, QDMs have received much attention as an emerging new artificial quantum system. The interesting and unique coupling and energy transfer processes between the “artificial atoms” could substantially extend the range of possible applications of quantum nanostructures. This book reviews recent advances in the exciting and rapidly growing field of QDMs via contributions from some of the most prominent researchers in this scientific community. The book explores many interesting topics such as the epitaxial growth of QDMs, spectroscopic characterization, and QDM transistors, and bridges between the fundamental physics of novel materials and device applications for future information technology. Both theoretical and experimental approaches are considered. Quantum Dot Molecules can be recommended for electrical engineering and materials science department courses on the science and design of advanced and future electronic and optoelectronic devices.




The Photomultiplier Handbook


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"Photomultipliers are extremely sensitive light detectors with the capability to detect single photons. In multiplying the charge produced by incident light by up to 100 million times, these devices are essential to a wide range of applications, from medical instrumentation to astronomical observations. This complete and authoritative guide will provide...a deeper understanding of the operating principles of these devices." -- Publisher's description, back cover.




Perovskite Quantum Dots


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This book addresses perovskite quantum dots, discussing their unique properties, synthesis, and applications in nanoscale optoelectronic and photonic devices, as well as the challenges and possible solutions in the context of device design and the prospects for commercial applications. It particularly focuses on the luminescent properties, which differ from those of the corresponding quantum dots materials, such as multicolor emission, fluorescence narrowing, and tunable and switchable emissions from doped nanostructures. The book first describes the characterization and fabrication of perovskite quantum dots. It also provides detailed methods for analyzing the electrical and optical properties, and demonstrates promising applications of perovskite quantum dots. Furthermore, it presents a series of optoelectronic and photonic devices based on functional perovskite quantum dots, and explains the incorporation of perovskite quantum dots in semiconductor devices and their effect of the performance. It also explores the challenges related to optoelectronic devices, as well as possible strategies to promote their commercialization. As such, this book is a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers in the field of solid-state materials and electronics wanting to gain a better understanding of the characteristics of quantum dots, and the fundamental optoelectronic properties and operation mechanisms of the latest perovskite quantum dot-based devices.




Particle Detectors


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This book describes the fundamentals of particle detectors as well as their applications. Detector development is an important part of nuclear, particle and astroparticle physics, and through its applications in radiation imaging, it paves the way for advancements in the biomedical and materials sciences. Knowledge in detector physics is one of the required skills of an experimental physicist in these fields. The breadth of knowledge required for detector development comprises many areas of physics and technology, starting from interactions of particles with matter, gas- and solid-state physics, over charge transport and signal development, to elements of microelectronics. The book's aim is to describe the fundamentals of detectors and their different variants and implementations as clearly as possible and as deeply as needed for a thorough understanding. While this comprehensive opus contains all the materials taught in experimental particle physics lectures or modules addressing detector physics at the Master's level, it also goes well beyond these basic requirements. This is an essential text for students who want to deepen their knowledge in this field. It is also a highly useful guide for lecturers and scientists looking for a starting point for detector development work.




Seeing Photons


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The Department of Defense recently highlighted intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities as a top priority for U.S. warfighters. Contributions provided by ISR assets in the operational theaters in Iraq and Afghanistan have been widely documented in press reporting. While the United States continues to increase investments in ISR capabilities, other nations not friendly to the United States will continue to seek countermeasures to U.S. capabilities. The Technology Warning Division of the Defense Intelligence Agency's (DIA) Defense Warning Office (DWO) has the critical responsibility, in collaborations with other components of the intelligence community (IC), for providing U.S. policymakers insight into technological developments that may impact future U.S. warfighting capabilities. To this end, the IC requested that the National Research Council (NRC) investigate and report on key visible and infrared detector technologies, with potential military utility, that are likely to be developed in the next 10-15 years. This study is the eighth in a series sponsored by the DWO and executed under the auspices of the NRC TIGER (Technology Insight-Gauge, Evaluate, and Review) Standing Committee.