Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (eBook)

Editorial Committee Members 5
Preface 6
Lifetime of Research on Nitrides – Alone in the Wilderness 8
First Meeting with Light Emission and Compound Semiconductors 8
The Nitride Challenge 9
Choice of MOVPE as the Preferred Growth Method 12
Two Important Breakthroughs 13
Conclusion 16
References 16
Contents 17
List of Contributors 21
1 Development and Applications of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors 24
1.1 Optical Devices (A. Yoshikawa) 24
1.2 Electronic Devices 34
References 46
2 Fundamental Properties of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors 48
2.1 Crystals and Band Structure 48
2.2 Optical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors 75
2.3 Electrical Properties of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors 100
References 109
3 Photonic Devices 120
3.1 Physical Properties 120
3.2 Visible LEDs 134
3.3 Ultraviolet Devices 147
3.4 White Light Emitting Devices (K. Kohmoto) 181
3.5 Laser Diodes (LDs) 209
References 241
4 Electronic Devices 254
4.1 High Frequency Power Devices 254
4.2 High Breakdown Voltage, High Current Density Power Devices 272
4.3 New Functional Devices 286
References 299
5 Novel Nano-Heterostructure Materials and Related Devices 304
5.1 Nanostructure Devices and Materials 304
5.2 Novel AlGaN/GaN Heterostructure Devices 321
References 344
6 Crystal Growth 352
6.1 Bulk Crystal Growth 352
6.2 Epitaxial Growth 385
References 456
Index 470