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This book gives a comprehensive review of the present state of the art in ZnO R+D, including growth, doping, lattice dynamics, electric magnetic and optical properties. The emphasis is on the electric and optical properties, because this is the area where novel applications may be expected with highest promise. The book highlights not only the most recent results but gives both an overview of past research and of the present status -- not avoiding critical and controversial discussions of various aspects such as bank symmetries and laser processes. Intended to have long-lasting impact on ZnO R+D, this monograph addresses (post-)graduate students but also advanced scientists, who want to embark on ZnO research or are already involved, the present state of the art and assists them in avoiding duplication of old results (or mistakes).
List of contents
Introduction.- Crystal Structure, Chemical Binding and Lattice Properties.- Growth.- Band Structure.- Electrical Conductivity and Doping.- Intrinsic Linear Optical Properties at the Fundamental Absorption Edge.- Bound Exciton Complexes.- Influence of External Fields.- Deep Centre Emission.- Magnetic Properties.- Nonlinear Optics, High Density Effects and Stimulated Emission.- Dynamic Processes.- Past, Present, and Future Applications.- Conclusions and Outlook
About the author
Axel Hoffmann, geboren und wohnhaft in Frankfurt am Main, sammelte nach dem Abitur universitäre Erfahrungen in den Bereichen Literaturwissenschaft und Politik. Er arbeitete unter anderem als DJ, Fernsehmoderator, Kulissenbauer und Taxifahrer. Heute führt der bekennende Fan von Eintracht Frankfurt im Museum des Vereins durch die traditionsreiche Geschichte, moderiert Veranstaltungen und betreibt einen Blog.
Summary
The book gives a comprehensive review of the present state-of-the-art in ZnO R+D, including growth, doping, lattice dynamics, electric magnetic and optical properties. The emphasis is on the electric and optical properties, because this is the area where novel applications may be expected with highest promise. The book highlights not only the most recent results but gives both an overview of past research and of the present status -- not avoiding critical and controversial discussions of various aspects such as bank symmetries and laser processes. Intended to have long-lasting impact on ZnO R+D, this monograph addresses (post-)graduate students but also advanced scientists, who want to embark on ZnO research or are already involved, the present state of the art and assists them in avoiding duplication of old results (or mistakes).
