The challenge for producing "invisible" electroniccircuitry and opto-electronic devices is that the transistormaterials must be transparent to visible light yet have goodcarrier mobilities. This requires a special class of materialshaving "contra-indicated properties" because from theband structure point of view, the combination of transparency andconductivity is contradictory.
Structured to strike a balance between introductory and advancedtopics, this monograph juxtaposes fundamental science andtechnology / application issues, and essential materialscharacteristics versus device architecture and practicalapplications. The first section is devoted to fundamental materialscompositions and their properties, including transparent conductingoxides, transparent oxide semiconductors, p-type wide-band-gapsemiconductors, and single-wall carbon nanotubes. The secondsection deals with transparent electronic devices includingthin-film transistors, photovoltaic cells, integrated electroniccircuits, displays, sensors, solar cells, and electro-opticdevices.
Describing scientific fundamentals and recent breakthroughs suchas the first "invisible" transistor, TransparentElectronics: From Synthesis to Applications brings togetherworld renowned experts from both academia, national laboratories,and industry.
Antonio Facchetti
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Electronic Materials Elektronik Elektronische Materialien Elektrotechnik u. Elektronik Materials Science Materialwissenschaften