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Nitrides with Nonpolar Surfaces: Growth, Properties, and Devices
Author(s): Tanya Paskova
- Publisher: Wiley VCH
- Publication Date: 20 Feb. 2008
- Language: English
- Print length: 464 pages
- ISBN-10: 3527407685
- ISBN-13: 9783527407682
Book Description
This is the first monograph to discuss in detail the current stage of development of nonpolar nitrides, with specific emphasis on the three main topics of crystal growth, properties and device studies. World-class researchers summarize their own recent achievements in their respective fields of expertise, covering both nonpolar and semipolar nitride materials. The bulk of the discussion in each chapter is related to the physical properties of the material obtained by the respective technique, in particular, defect density and properties of the defects in nonpolar nitrides. In addiiton, the optical and vibrational properties are also addressed in several chapters, as is progress in heterostructures, quantum wells and dots based on the AlGaN/GaN and the InGaN/GaN systems. Finally, an outlook of the application areas of the differently grown materials is presented in most chapters, together with the capabilities and limitations of the respective growth approaches used.
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
The field of research on Group III-Nitrides with nonpolar surfaces has developed significantly over the past five years. This is the first monograph to discuss in detail the present stage of development of nonpolar nitrides, with special emphasis on three main topics: crystal growth, properties, and device studies. World-class researchers have contributed to this book by summarizing their recent achievements in their respective fields of expertise.
Nitrides with Nonpolar Surfaces traces the quest of utilizing the absence of polarization-induced electric fields in the nitride heterostructures with nonpolar surfaces for more efficient optoelectronic devices. Starting with growth optimizations, the understanding of new physical properties of nonpolar nitride materials led to significant improvement of material quality and device performance and to novel device concepts. Physical phenomena such as inherently present anisotropic in-plane strain and optical polarization anisotropy have been proposed to realize novel polarized light-emitting diodes, polarization-sensitive detectors and modulators.
Nitrides with Nonpolar Surfaces traces the quest of utilizing the absence of polarization-induced electric fields in the nitride heterostructures with nonpolar surfaces for more efficient optoelectronic devices. Starting with growth optimizations, the understanding of new physical properties of nonpolar nitride materials led to significant improvement of material quality and device performance and to novel device concepts. Physical phenomena such as inherently present anisotropic in-plane strain and optical polarization anisotropy have been proposed to realize novel polarized light-emitting diodes, polarization-sensitive detectors and modulators.
About the Author
Tanya Paskova has obtained her academic degrees from Sofia University, Bulgaria and Linkoping University, Sweden. She held posts as a visiting lecturer and associate professor at Linkoping University, focussing on development of GaN epitaxial growth for substrate applications and basic study of nitride materials and structures. Dr Paskova has authored more than 200 scientific papers, reviews, chapters, and invited talks at international forums and university seminars and is one of the editors of a book entitled ‘Nitrides as seen by the Technology’. She is a referee for several prestigious physics journals and a member of PhD evaluation and workshop organization committees.
