{"product_id":"group-iii-nitride-semiconductor-optoelectronics-isbn-9781119708636","title":"Group III-Nitride Semiconductor Optoelectronics","description":"\u003cb\u003eGroup III-Nitride Semiconductor Optoelectronics\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover a comprehensive exploration of the foundations and frontiers of the optoelectronics technology of group-III nitrides and their ternary alloys\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGroup III-Nitride Semiconductor Optoelectronics\u003c\/i\u003e, expert engineer Dr. C. Jayant 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroup III-Nitride Semiconductor Optoelectronics\u003c\/i\u003e covers both the fundamentals of the field and the most cutting-edge discoveries. Chapters provide thorough connections between theory and experimental advances for optoelectronics and photonics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also benefit from: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the band structure and optical properties of group III-nitride semiconductors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of growth and doping of group III-nitride devices and heterostructures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of the optical properties of low dimensional structures in group III-\tnitrides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of lasers and light-emitting diodes, other light-emitting devices, photodetectors, photovoltaics, and optoelectronic integrated circuits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcise treatments of the quantum optical properties of nitride semiconductor devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for researchers in electrical engineering, applied physics, and materials science, \u003ci\u003eGroup III-Nitride Semiconductor Optoelectronics\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Band Structure and Optical Properties of Group III-Nitride Semiconductors 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrystal Symmetry (Wurtzite and Cubic Phases) 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLattice Periodicity and Crystal Hamiltonian 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBloch's Theorem and Nature of Electron States 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantum Mechanical Properties Corresponding to Bloch States 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight–Matter Interaction in Semiconductors 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpontaneous and Piezoelectric Polarization 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhonon Spectrum 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScattering Mechanisms 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDonors and Deep Acceptors 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Growth and Doping of Group III-Nitride Devices 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor Epitaxial Growth Methods 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Situ and Implant Doping 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDislocations and Point Defects 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDopant-induced Defects 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstrates and Growth 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGallium Nitride Growth on Silicon Substrates 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Optical Properties of Low-dimensional Structures in Group III Nitrides 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantum Wells, Quantum Wires, and Quantum Dots 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe k.p Method 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrystal Symmetry and Low-dimensional Structures 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlloy Disorder and Density Functional Theory Electronic Structure Calculation 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeviations from Charge Neutrality and Effect on Electronic Structure 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolarization Engineering Using Quaternaries and Complex Structures 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDislocations in Low-dimensional Structures and Carrier Dynamics 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisorder, Carrier Localization, and Effect on Recombination and Red Shifts 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Light-emitting Diodes and Lasers 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlue, Green, and Ultraviolet (UV) LEDs 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight-emitting Diode Basic Operating Principles 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlue, Green, and UV Lasers 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlue, Green, and Device Laser Materials – Device Considerations 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNanowire microLEDs 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLED Quantum Efficiencies and Laser Threshold Currents in Quantum Wires and Quantum Dots 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuger Recombination and Efficiency Droop in Group III-Nitride LEDs 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDislocations in Low-dimensional Structures and Carrier Dynamics 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisorder, Carrier Localization, and Effect on Recombination and Red Shifts 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaggered Quantum-well InGaN Laser Characteristics 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-polar Plane Quantum-well InGaN LEDs and Lasers 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemi-polar Plane Quantum-well InGaN LEDs and Lasers 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ep-Type Ohmic Contacts and Efficiency of LEDs and Lasers 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistributed Feedback Lasers 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlasmonic Nanolasers 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndium Gallium Nitride LEDs and Lasers on Si Substrates 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Inter Sub-band Devices 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantum Cascade Lasers 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfrared Photodetectors 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Photodetectors 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUltraviolet Photodetectors 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplex Dielectric Function 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Principle of Operation 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetal–Semiconductor–Metal (MSM) Photodetector 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolar-blind Group III-Nitride UV Photodetectors 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ep-i-n Photodiodes 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchottky Barrier Photodiodes 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeterogenous Photodiodes with Group III Nitrides and Transition Metal Dichalcogenides 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlloy Nitrides and Spectral Response 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotodetectors and Substrate Engineering 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Photovoltaics and Energy Conversion Devices 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndium Gallium Nitride Material System for Solar Cells 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Solar Cell Physics – p-n Junction Solar Cells 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntermediate Band Solar Cells 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstrate Effects on InGaN Solar Cells 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOhmic Contact Effects in p-n and p-i-n InGaN Solar Cells 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlasmonically Enhanced Solar Cells 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolar Concentrating Photovoltaics 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTandem Solar Cells Using Indium Gallium Nitride 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemiconductor Photocatalysis Using InGaN 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Quantum Photonic Properties of Nitride Semiconductor Devices 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-classical Light from Group III-Nitride Heterostructures 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpontaneous and Piezoelectric Polarization Effects 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpectral Diffusion in Quantum Dots 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhoton Linewidths 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptically Pumped Versus Electrically Pumped Quantum Emitters 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhoton Detection Properties 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Polaritons in Nitride Semiconductor Heterostructures 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrong Coupling between Excitons and Cavity Modes 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConditions for Strong Coupling 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnergies of Polariton Modes 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacterization of Polariton Modes 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolaritonic Lasing versus Photonic Lasing 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExciton Binding Energies and Polaritonic Lasing 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpontaneous and Piezoelectric Polarization Effects 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptically Pumped versus Electrically Pumped Polariton Lasers 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInhomogeneous Broadening in Polaritonic Lasing 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolariton Lasing in Quantum Heterostructure Nanocavities 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Plasmon-coupled Group III-Nitride Optoelectronic Devices 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoupling between Localized Surface Plasmons (LSPs) and Quantum Wells 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLEDs and Lasers Based on LSPR Coupling 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiosensing Schemes Based on LSPR\/QW Coupling 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInGaN QW Substrates for Surface-enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) Extended Hotspots 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInGaN Nanorods Plus Metal NPs for Water Splitting Using SPR Effects 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInGaN QDs Plus Metal NPs for Water Splitting Using SPR Effects 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Photonic Integrated Circuits Using Group III-Nitride Semiconductors 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndium Gallium Nitride (InGaN)-based Monolithic Photonic Chips 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotonic Integrated Circuits with Plasmonic Components 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Modulators Using Nitrides for Easier Integration 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombining Photonic and Electronic Components on the Same Chip 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonolithically Integrated Multi-color LED Display on a Single Chip 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Conclusion 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 175\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eC. Jayant Praharaj, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Research and Development Scientist at Band Photonics Materials in California. He received his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University in 2004. He has authored several research articles in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover a comprehensive exploration of the foundations and frontiers of the optoelectronics technology of group-III nitrides and their ternary alloys\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGroup III-Nitride Semiconductor Optoelectronics\u003c\/i\u003e, expert engineer Dr. C. Jayant 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGroup III-Nitride Semiconductor Optoelectronics\u003c\/i\u003e covers both the fundamentals of the field and the most cutting-edge discoveries. Chapters provide thorough connections between theory and experimental advances for optoelectronics and photonics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also benefit from: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the band structure and optical properties of group III-nitride semiconductors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of growth and doping of group III-nitride devices and heterostructures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of the optical properties of low dimensional structures in group III-\tnitrides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of lasers and light-emitting diodes, other light-emitting devices, photodetectors, photovoltaics, and optoelectronic integrated circuits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcise treatments of the quantum optical properties of nitride semiconductor devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for researchers in electrical engineering, applied physics, and materials science, \u003ci\u003eGroup III-Nitride Semiconductor Optoelectronics\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989315797221,"sku":"NP9781119708636","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119708636.jpg?v=1761783639","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/group-iii-nitride-semiconductor-optoelectronics-isbn-9781119708636","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}