Single-crystal materials currently in the use in various fields of optoelectronics are reviewed from the viewpoint of materials science. The characteristics of crystal-line laser hosts, nonlinear optic crystals, electroptic crystals, and ultrasonic light diffraction solid media are described. The present status of crystal growth by the pulling method is discussed, and relations between the growth conditions and defects in the obtained crystals are stressed. The necessary steps in the process of device fabrication are analyzed, and some important factors such as phase diagram information, domain structure in oxide ferro-electrics, and laser damage susceptibility are pointed out. Some theoretical treatments of oxide ferroelectric crystals useful for materials scientists are reviewed.
Single Crystals of Electronic Materials: Growth and Properties is a complete overview of the state of the art growth of bulk semiconductors. It is not only a valuable update of the body of information on crystal growth of well-established electronic materials such as silicon, III-V, II-VI and IV-VI semiconductors, but includes chapters on novel semiconductors including wide bandgap oxides (ZnO Ga2O3, In2O3, Al2O3), nitrides (AIN and GaN) and diamond. Each chapter focuses in-depth on a material, providing a comprehensive overview including: Applications and requirements of the electronic material Thermodynamic properties and definition of usable growth methods Schematics of growth methods for the material Description of up-to-date growth technologies and processes Tailoring of crystal properties via growth parameters Benefits of computer modelling Doping issues and reduction of defect density State-of-the art of the material New trends and future developments
This volume reviews the latest trends in organic optoelectronic materials. Each comprehensive chapter allows graduate students and newcomers to the field to grasp the basics, whilst also ensuring that they have the most up-to-date overview of the latest research. Topics include: organic conductors and semiconductors; conducting polymers and conjugated polymer semiconductors, as well as their applications in organic field-effect-transistors; organic light-emitting diodes; and organic photovoltaics and transparent conducting electrodes. The molecular structures, synthesis methods, physicochemical and optoelectronic properties of the organic optoelectronic materials are also introduced and described in detail. The authors also elucidate the structures and working mechanisms of organic optoelectronic devices and outline fundamental scientific problems and future research directions. This volume is invaluable to all those interested in organic optoelectronic materials.
This book discusses various aspects of different bulk TSO single crystals in terms of thermodynamics; bulk crystal growth using diverse techniques involving gas phase, solution, and melt; and the resulting crystal size, appearance, and structural quality as well as the fundamental properties that were gathered from bulk single crystals. It presents experimental results accompanied by theoretical results, such as band structure and native defects. Combinations of various bulk single crystals along with their properties show great promise in practical device functionality and fabrication. Many TSO-based devices have already been demonstrated in several technical areas, including electronics, optoelectronics, and photovoltaics as well as sensing devices. The book is the first of its kind that brings together a variety of bulk single crystals of scientifically and technically important TSOs along with their properties, which may result in novel devices with unique functionalities.
Mathematical methods play a significant role in the rapidly growing field of nonlinear optical materials. This volume discusses a number of successful or promising contributions. The overall theme of this volume is twofold: (1) the challenges faced in computing and optimizing nonlinear optical material properties; and (2) the exploitation of these properties in important areas of application. These include the design of optical amplifiers and lasers, as well as novel optical switches. Research topics in this volume include how to exploit the magnetooptic effect, how to work with the nonlinear optical response of materials, how to predict laser-induced breakdown in efficient optical devices, and how to handle electron cloud distortion in femtosecond processes.
Small molecules and conjugated polymers, the two main types of organic materials used for optoelectronic and photonic devices, can be used in a number of applications including organic light-emitting diodes, photovoltaic devices, photorefractive devices and waveguides. Organic materials are attractive due to their low cost, the possibility of their deposition from solution onto large-area substrates, and the ability to tailor their properties. The Handbook of organic materials for optical and (opto)electronic devices provides an overview of the properties of organic optoelectronic and nonlinear optical materials, and explains how these materials can be used across a range of applications.Parts one and two explore the materials used for organic optoelectronics and nonlinear optics, their properties, and methods of their characterization illustrated by physical studies. Part three moves on to discuss the applications of optoelectronic and nonlinear optical organic materials in devices and includes chapters on organic solar cells, electronic memory devices, and electronic chemical sensors, electro-optic devices.The Handbook of organic materials for optical and (opto)electronic devices is a technical resource for physicists, chemists, electrical engineers and materials scientists involved in research and development of organic semiconductor and nonlinear optical materials and devices. - Comprehensively examines the properties of organic optoelectronic and nonlinear optical materials - Discusses their applications in different devices including solar cells, LEDs and electronic memory devices - An essential technical resource for physicists, chemists, electrical engineers and materials scientists
A valuable, timely book for the crystal growth community, edited by one of the most respected members in the field. Contents cover all the important materials from silicon through the III-V and II-IV compounds to oxides, nitrides, fluorides, carbides and diamonds International group of contributors from academia and industry provide a balanced treatment Includes global interest with particular relevance to: USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Australia and South Africa
Optoelectronics and Optical Fiber Sensors is a comprehensive and well-organised book that covers wide aspects of optoelectronic processes, optoelectronic devices, mostly used optical fibers and optical fiber sensor systems including maximum technical discussions. The text highlights the details of design, material selection and working processes as well as the limitations of various optoelectronic devices and fiber-optic sensor systems. Throughout the book, an attempt has been made to cover every important point related to this field from the fundamental concepts to the recent advancements as well as the future scope of the technical development in this exciting field. Primarily designed for a course of optoelectronics/optoelectronics and fiber optics/optical fiber sensor at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in electrical and electronics engineering, electronics and communication engineering, electronics and instrumentation engineering and applied physics, it would also be appreciated by practising engineers and scientists who want to update the information related to the latest developments in this field. Key Features • Provides an enormous information regarding the optical interactions, processes, devices and various other related topics to enlarge the scope of the book. • Includes an in-depth presentation of important derivations to enhance the level of understanding. • Incorporates a considerable number of worked-out numericals to reinforce the understanding of the concepts. • Includes many pedagogical features such as chapterwise summary, exercises including probable problems and question bank and relevant references to provide a sound knowledge of various processes and systems.
Optoelectronics ranks one of the highest increasing rates among the different industrial branches. This activity is closely related to devices which are themselves extremely dependent on materials. Indeed, the history of optoelectronic devices has been following closely that of the materials. KLUWER Academic Publishers has thus rightly identified "Materials for Optoelectronics" as a good opportunity for a book in the series entitled "Electronic Materials; Science and Technology". Although a sound background in solid state physics is recommended, the authors have confined their contribution to a graduate student level, and tried to define any concept they use, to render the book as a whole as self-consistent as possible. In the first section the basic aspects are developed. Here, three chapters consider semiconductor materials for optoelectronics under various aspects. Prof. G. E. Stillman begins with an introduction to the field from the point of view of the optoelectronic market. Then he describes how III-V materials, especially the Multi Quantum Structures meet the requirements of optoelectronic functions, including the support of microelectronics for optoelectronic integrated circuits. In chapter 2, Prof.
