Organometallic Vapor-Phase Epitaxy, Second Edition: Theory and Practice [Hardcover]

Gerald B. Stringfellow (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0126738424 | ISBN-13: 978-0126738421 | Publication Date: December 23, 1998 | Edition: 2

This book describes the operation of a particular technique for the production of compound semiconductor materials. It describes how the technique works, how it can be used for the growth of particular materials and structures, and the application of these materials for specific devices. It contains not only a fundamental description of the operation of the technique but also contains lists of data useful for the everyday operation of OMVPE reactors. It also offers specific recipes that can be used to produce a wide range of specific materials, structures, and devices.

Key Features
* Updated with new emphasis on the semiconducting nitride materials-GaN and its alloys with In and Al
* Emphasizes the newly understood aspects of surface processes
* Contains a new chapter, as well as several new sections in chapters on thermodynamics and kinetics

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book, written by a true expert in the field of growing semiconductors, provides an up-to-date summary of the current state of understanding of the principles, the problems as well as the latest developments in organometallic vapor-phase epitaxy (OMVPE)...this book should be exceedingly useful to anyone interested in OMVPE and is a welcome addition to the library. The author must be complimented for sharing his knowledge and understanding of the OMVPE process with the scientific community.
--JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
This book, written by one of the major contributors to OMVPE, definitely shows that it should be treated like a Science even if it is performed by artists...After a short historical introduction, the first part deals with the organometallic molecules which are used or could be used in OMVPE...The second part is the heart of the book. The author takes us step by step into the complicated epitaxial process which is controlled by Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Hydrodynamics, and Mass transport...The third part is a review of the achievements of OMVPE in terms of materials, microstructures, and devices. This is an excellent book which will benefit both the achievements of OMVPE in terms of materials, microstructures, and devices...This is an excellent book which will benefit both the experienced OMVPE crystal grower (as a reference book) and the newcomer (as an educational tool)....This book contains a wealth of information.
--PHYSICS IN CANADA
I highly recommend this text as a primary reference...Stringfellow's OMVPE: Theory and Practice is one of the first'good books' in this field.
--MRS BULLETIN --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Organometallic vapor phase epitaxy is the major technique used for the commercial production of compound semiconductor materials for devices such as light emitting diodes, laser diodes, solar cells, photo cathodes, and many others. The use of this technique has been expanding rapidly during the last decade and has only recently reached a state of maturity. This is the only single-author book treating the entire scope of OMVPE from the fundamental aspects of the technique to applications for individual, specific materials, structures and devices. Thus, this book will be useful as a teaching tool for people unfamiliar with the field. It will be widely used as a text for advanced level epitaxial growth courses. It will also be useful for the practicing engineer using OMVPE-giving not only a description of the fundaments of OMVPE, but also lists of the characteristics of the technique, the properties of commonly used precursors, etc., as well as descriptions of specific recipes for the production of specific materials.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 572 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 2 edition (December 23, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0126738424
• ISBN-13: 978-0126738421
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,211,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a masterpiece, October 26, 2000

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Ashish Tandon (Palo Alto, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Organometallic Vapor-Phase Epitaxy, Second Edition: Theory and Practice (Hardcover)

I'm surprised by the online reviews for this book so far and it seems to me they are written by people who do not fully understand (or appreciate) the kinetic, thermodynamic, thermal issues, mass transport, fluid dynamic or reactor design aspects of OMVPE. Whether you're starting out or have been in the field for a while, this book is a must have. Stringfellow is one of the few people who understands the finer aspects of OMVPE. His qualitative and quantitative treatment of concepts is lucid, accurate and comprehensive. The older edition was getting out of date. The newer one adds information generated in the recent past. I would suggest browsing through the book and rating it yourself. You will not be disappointed.

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a particularly useful text, September 28, 1999

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Brian Hemmelman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Organometallic Vapor-Phase Epitaxy, Second Edition: Theory and Practice (Hardcover)

If you are unfamiliar with the field of OMVPE this text would serve as a good introduction. It does indeed cover the fundamentals of the OMVPE process. However, that is about all it covers. For those in industry or academia who are already acquainted with OMVPE, this book adds very little to your knowledge or understanding. The theoretical and mathematical treatment of the various issues listed is practically nonexistent. The sections that actually contain formulae are few and far between. Again, this is great if you are just starting to learn; this is rather disappointing if you are looking for an in-depth treatment of OMVPE. The one saving grace is that there are extensive lists of references that you can track down to find the details that are left out of the book itself. That's a lot of money for just a reference list though.

2.0 out of 5 stars Buy This Book If You're Using Someone Else's Money!!, October 20, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Organometallic Vapor-Phase Epitaxy: Theory and Practice (Hardcover)

This has come to be used as a text or reference in the field of compound semiconductor epitaxy only because of the absence of anything better! This is a cursory introduction to a very broad field by a man whose own experiences have little relevance or bearing on the state of the art. A fair attempt is made at covering the basics of the subject and a good number of relevant publications are cited. Unfortunately the book has all the charm and utility of the author which cannot be quantatively evaluated without the use of negative numbers! I have found a good use for this book in my laboratory though, as one of my workbenches had a short leg under which this fit nicely!