Abstract
This chapter covers the advances on semiconductor devices that manipulate light, convert photons to electrons, and their applications. Some devices are designed for generation of light. The materials used in all these devices have steered the applications from communications, to medical instrumentation, scanners, and consumer electronics in a way thatsemiconductor optoelectronics became ubiquitous.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Guide to State-of-the-Art Electron Devices |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 265-274 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118517543 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781118347263 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Avalanchephotodiode
- Digital image
- Imaging
- Light emitting diode
- Monolithically integration
- Optical communications
- Optical interconnects, laser
- Phototransistor
- Quantum dot