Group III-Nitride Semiconductor Optoelectronics

Discover a comprehensive exploration of the foundations and frontiers of the optoelectronics technology of group-III nitrides and their ternary alloys
In Group III-Nitride Semiconductor Optoelectronics, expert engineer Dr. Choudhury J. Praharaj delivers an insightful overview of the optoelectronic applications of group III-nitride semiconductors. The book covers all relevant aspects of optical emission and detection, including the challenges of optoelectronic integration and a detailed comparison with other material systems.
The author discusses band structure and optical properties of III-nitride semiconductors, as well as the properties of their low-dimensional structures. He also describes different optoelectronic systems such as LEDs, lasers, photodetectors, and optoelectronic integrated circuits.
Group III-Nitride Semiconductor Optoelectronics covers both the fundamentals of the field and the most cutting-edge discoveries. Detailed appendices contain Maxwell's equations in dielectric media and descriptions of time-dependent perturbation theory and light-matter interaction.
Readers will also benefit from:
* A thorough introduction to the band structure and optical properties of group III-nitride semiconductors
* Comprehensive explorations of growth and doping of group III-nitride devices and heterostructures
* Practical discussions of the optical properties of low dimensional structures in group III-nitrides
* In-depth examinations of lasers and light-emitting diodes, other light-emitting devices, photodetectors, photovoltaics, and optoelectronic integrated circuits
* Concise treatments of the quantum optical properties of nitride semiconductor devices
Perfect for researchers in electrical engineering, applied physics, and materials science, Group III-Nitride Semiconductor Optoelectronics is also a must-read resource for graduate students and industry practitioners in those fields seeking a state-of-the-art reference on the optoelectronics technology of group III-nitrides.