Introduction to Compound Semiconductors

For many applications, compound semiconductors are now viable competitors to elemental semiconductors because of their wide range of physical properties.

Content Overview

This book describes all aspects of radiation detection and measurement using compound semiconductors, including crystal growth, detector fabrication, contacting, and spectroscopic performance (with particular emphasis on the X- and gamma-ray regimes).

Intended Audience

A concentrated reference for researchers in various disciplines as well as graduate students in specialized courses, the text outlines the potential and limitations of semiconductor detectors.