ABSTRACT

Large parts of the theory and data presented in this book were extracted or derived from currently available semiconductor standard literature, which often represents a compilation of numerous individual contributions of many semiconductor pioneers. Hence, I found it difficult to pursue a referencing policy that gives adequate credit to all those scientists and engineers who deserve to be mentioned. Herewith, I would like express my gratitude and give credit to all those who have developed the theories and obtained the data, which this book is based upon.