Piprek Joachim (Ed.) Handbook of Optoelectronic Device Modeling and Simulation: Lasers, Modulators, Photodetectors, Solar Cells, and Numerical Methods. Volume 2

CRC Press, 2018. — 884 p. — (Series in Optics and Optoelectronics). — ISBN: 978-1-4987-4956-5.Optoelectronic devices are now ubiquitous in our daily lives, from light emitting diodes (LEDs) in many household appliances to solar cells for energy. This handbook shows how we can probe the underlying and highly complex physical processes using modern mathematical models and numerical simulation for optoelectronic device design, analysis, and performance optimization. It reflects the wide availability of powerful computers and advanced commercial software, which have opened the door for non-specialists to perform sophisticated modeling and simulation tasks. The chapters comprise the know-how of more than a hundred experts from all over the world. The handbook is an ideal starting point for beginners but also gives experienced researchers the opportunity to renew and broaden their knowledge in this expanding field.
The handbook starts with an overview of fundamental semiconductor device models, which apply to almost all device types, followed by sections on novel materials and nanostructures. The main part of the handbook is ordered by device type (LED, amplier, laser diode, photodetector, and solar cell). For each device type, an introductory chapter is followed by chapters on specialized device designs and applications, describing characteristic e ects and models. Finally, novel device concepts and applications are reviewed. At the end of the handbook, an overview of numerical techniques is provided, both for electronic and photonic simulations.