ADVANCES IN SEMICONDUCTOR RESEARCH: PHYSICS OF NANOSYSTEMS, SPINTRONICS AND TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

ADVANCES IN SEMICONDUCTOR RESEARCH: PHYSICS OF NANOSYSTEMS, SPINTRONICS AND TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

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CONTENTS

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

SECTION 1. PHYSICS OF NANOSYSTEMS

Chapter 1: QUANTUM SIZE EFFECTS IN SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTALS

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2: BI-FUNCTIONALITY OF SEMICONDUCTOR NANOPARTICLES WITH A SWITCHING MECHANISM

Abstract

Introduction

Photocatalysis of Semiconductors

Semiconductor Free Radical Scavengers

Crystal Structure and Redox Behaviors of Ceria Based Nanoparticles

Bi-Functionality of CexZr1-xO2 Nanoparticles in Suspension Form

Mechanism and Equilibrium of Ceria

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3: ENHANCEMENT OF THE LIFETIME OF METASTABLE STATES IN Er-DOPED Si NANOCRYSTALS BY EXTERNAL COLORED NOISE

Abstract

Introduction

Er-Doped Si Nanocrystals

Effects of the External Noise Source

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 4: EXCITON STATES SPECTROSCOPY IN QUASI - ZERO - DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR NANOSTRUСTURES: THEORY

Abstract

Introduction

2. Spectrum of an Exciton in a Quasi –Zero –Dimensional Semiconductor Nanosystem

3. Interband Absorption and Emission of Light in a Nanocrystal

4. Nanolaser on Heavy Hole Transition in Semiconductor Nanocrystals

5. Excitons and Biexcitons Formed from Spatially Separated Electrons and Holes on Quasi - Zero - Dimensional Semiconductor Nanosystems

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5: THEORY OF EXCITONS AND QUASIMOLECULES FORMED FROM SPATIALLY SEPARATED ELECTRONS AND HOLES IN QUASI - ZERO - DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR NANOSYSTEMS

Abstract

Introduction

Exciton Ground-State Energy in the Nanosystem

Excitonic Quasimolecule Formed from Spatially Separated Electrons and Holes

Conclusion

References

SECTION 2. SPINTRONICS

Chapter 6: SPIN DYNAMICS IN SEMICONDUCTORS IN THE STREAMING REGIME

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Streaming in 2D Semiconductors

3. Spin Relaxation

4. Spin Orientation by Electric Field

5. Spin Beats in the Streaming Regime

6. Spin Beats due to the Spin-Orbit Splitting

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 7: SPIN DYNAMICS IN ONE-DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTORS: UNUSUAL RELAXATION AND RESONANCES

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Clean Systems: Driven Quantum Dots and Ballistic Transport

3. The Effects of Disorder

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8: ELECTRON SPIN RELAXATION PROCESS IN SILICON CRYSTALS

Abstract

Introduction

The Theory

Numerical Results and Comparison with Experiments

Conclusion

References

SECTION 3. TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

Chapter 9: MAGNETOSENSITIVE NANOCOMPOSITES WITH FUNCTIONS OF MEDICOBIOLOGICAL NANOROBOTS: SYNTHESIS AND PROPERTIES

Abstract

Introduction

1. Analysis of Delivery and Retention Conditions of Magnetically Sensitive Drug Carriers with the Help of Magnetic Field

2. Synthesis of Magnetosensitive Polyfunctional Nanocomposites for Medicobiological Purposes and Investigation of Their Properties

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 10: TITANIUM DIOXIDE COUPLED WITH SMALL BAND-GAP METAL OXIDES SPUTTERED FILMS FOR BACTERIAL INACTIVATION ON TEXTILES

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 11: PLASMA WAVE EXCITATION BY TERAHERTZ ELECTRIC SIGNAL IN HIGH ELECTRON MOBILITY TRANSISTORS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. NumericalModel

3. Numerical Protocol

4. Results

5. Conclusion

References

Chapter 12: THE P-TYPE DOPING OF ZnO: MIRAGE OR REALITY?

Abstract

Introduction

The Native N-Type Doping

Main Causes of Failure of P-Type Doping

Principal P-Type Dopant Elements

Other P-Type Doping Methods

ZnO Homojunction-Based Devices

Enthusiasm and Failures

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 13: THERMOELECTRIC AND MAGNETO-OPTIC SEMICONDUCTOR SINGLE CRYSTALS AND CERAMICS- FABRICATION AND APPLICATIONS

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Thermoelectric Semiconductor Crystals and Ceramics

3. Magneto-Optic Semiconductor Crystals and Ceramics

Conclusion

References

INDEX