Handbook of Semiconductors

Ram K. Gupta is Associate Professor at Pittsburg State University. Dr. Gupta’s research focuses on green energy production and storage using conducting polymers and composites, electrocatalysts for fuel cells, nanomaterials, optoelectronics and photovoltaics devices, organic-inorganic hetero-junctions for sensors, nanomagnetism, biobased polymers, biocompatible nanofibers for tissue regeneration, scaffold and antibacterial applications, and biodegradable metallic implants. Dr. Gupta has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, made over 275 national/international/ regional presentations, chaired many sessions at national/international meetings, wrote several book chapters, and received over $2 million for research and educational activities from external agencies. He serves as associate editor, guest editor, and editorial board member for various journals.

Section 1: Fundamentals and Advances. 1. Semiconductors: An Introduction. 2. Types and Properties of Semiconductors. 3. Emerging Materials for Semiconductor Devices. 4. Doping Methods and Their Effects. 5. Nanotechnology in Semiconductors. Section 2: Processing and Basics of Devices. 6. Silicon Wafer. 7. Processing of Semiconductors. 8. Semiconducting Devices and Working Principle. 9. Microprocessors: Basics to Advanced Understanding. 10. Basics to Semiconductor Devices: Diodes. Section 3: Emerging Applications. 11. Light-Emitting Diodes. 12. Solar Cells. 13. Photodetectors. 14. Transistors: Introduction to Logic Devices. 15. Transistors: Advanced Logic Devices. 16. Non-Volatile Memory Devices. 17. Sensors. 18. Ferroelectrics. 19. Chips: Materials, Integration, and Testing. 20. Advanced Packaging: Role of Semiconductors and Dielectrics. 21. Role of Semiconductors in Energy Devices. 22. Future of the Semiconductor Industry.