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Primers for Semiconductor Physics?
mactom asks: "Hello, I am a physics engineer with a background in lasers (non semiconductor), but during the last years I have slipped into a job in semiconductor technology development. We define the manufacturing technology and how the transistors, diodes and other devices are to be designed and manufactured on the silicon level. First I did lithography only but now I am involved in layout and design of devices and in the whole technology development. After all of this, I've discovered that I have some serious gaps in my semiconductor physics understanding! I need some suggestions for books, tutorials or even seminars (in Europe/Germany) about semiconductor physics. Yes, I have some books already, but I always have the feeling that I miss something important when I do some self studying. So, I need some 'semiconductor for dummies' books or seminars.Any suggestions?"
I think you mean that you make... "lasers."
You first need have a basic understanding of quantum physics and relativity. then look up solid state physics, find some of the Richard Feynman lectures and you should be on your way. Its not easy and takes some hard thinking to understand it all. don't have a name for a book that includes all of solid state physics only "The Elements of Physics" - Grant and Philips, Oxford publications contains a decent amount to get you back on track. P Collins B.Sc