Basic Semiconductor Physics

The textbook offers an in-depth exploration of semiconductor physics, detailing key phenomena and advanced concepts. It covers energy band calculations, effective mass approximation, and the Boltzmann transport equation. The text delves into cyclotron resonance, optical transitions, and electron-phonon interactions. Additionally, it provides numerical analyses of scattering rates and mobility for various semiconductor structures, including wideband gap materials like GaN and SiC, as well as IV and III-V semiconductors, making it a comprehensive resource for both theoretical and experimental studies.