Ebook: Solid state and semiconductor physics

The book will cover the two most important applications of semiconductor diodes – solar cells and LEDs - together with quantitative coverage of the physics of the PN junction at the senior undergraduate level. It will include: Review of semiconductor physicsIntroduction to PN diodesThe solar cellPhysics of efficient conversion of sunlight into electrical energySemiconductor solar cell materials and device physicsAdvanced solar cell materials and devicesThe light emitting diodePhysics of efficient conversion of electrical energy into lightSemiconductor light emitting diode materials and device physicsAdvanced light emitting diode materials and devices