
The Physics and Applications of Amorphous Semiconductors
- 1st Edition - September 28, 1988
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Authors: Arun Madan, M. P. Shaw
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 6 4 9 6 0 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 2 4 4 3 - 4
This comprehensive, detailed treatise on the physics and applications of the new emerging technology of amorphous semiconductors focuses on specific device research problems such… Read more

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Request a sales quoteThis comprehensive, detailed treatise on the physics and applications of the new emerging technology of amorphous semiconductors focuses on specific device research problems such as the optimization of device performance. The first part of the book presents hydrogenated amorphous silicon type alloys, whose applications include inexpensive solar cells, thin film transistors, image scanners, electrophotography, optical recording and gas sensors. The second part of the book discusses amorphous chalcogenides, whose applications include electrophotography, switching, and memory elements. This book will serve as an excellent reference source for solid state scientists and engineers, and as a useful self-contained introduction to the field for graduate students.
Solid state engineers, physicists, and scientists; graduate students.
Introduction. Opto-Electronic Properties of Amorphous Silicon Based Materials. Opto-Electronic Applications of Amorphous Silicon Based Materials. Characterization and Properties of Amorphous Chalcogenide Alloys. Electrical Switching and Memory Devices Employing Films of Amorphous Chalcogenide Alloys. Electrophotography. Optical Memories.
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 28, 1988
- No. of pages (eBook): 545
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780124649606
- eBook ISBN: 9780080924434
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Arun Madan
Affiliations and expertise
MV Systems, Inc.MS
M. P. Shaw
Affiliations and expertise
Wayne State UniversityRead The Physics and Applications of Amorphous Semiconductors on ScienceDirect