Fundamentals of Materials Physics for Semiconductor Devices

Author: Chen Mingzhi
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: Semiconductor material physics is an interdisciplinary field that connects semiconductor material science, semiconductor physics, and semiconductor device physics. It investigates the influence of material preparation and processing on physical properties of materials, as well as the relationship between material characteristics and device characteristics. This book focuses on studying fundamental physical problems of semiconductor materials from the perspective of devices, with main content including the basic physical parameters of semiconductor materials and their relationship with device characteristics. It establishes quality factors to evaluate material suitability based on the requirements of devices for material properties, and discusses material optimization issues accordingly. Additionally, it introduces important topics related to impurity engineering and band engineering from the perspective of fully utilizing material potential and improving device performance, as well as commonly used material property testing methods and techniques in device manufacturing. This book can serve as a textbook for graduate students in electronic engineering majors taking the course "Semiconductor Material Physics," as well as supplementary material for other related courses. It is also a valuable reference for engineering technicians and researchers working in the fields of semiconductor devices and microelectronics, material science and engineering, applied physics, and other related disciplines.