Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices

Appropriate for courses in Optoelectronics at senior/graduate level. A first course in semiconductors is a prerequisite.The first true introduction to semiconductor optoelectronic devices, this book provides an accessible, well-organized overview of optoelectric devices that emphasizes basic principles. Coverage begins with an optional review of key concepts-such as properties of compound semiconductors, quantum mechanics, semiconductor statistics, carrier transport properties, optical processes, and junction theory-then progress gradually through more advanced topics. The Second Edition has been both updated and expanded to include the recent developments in the field.