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A Bird’s-Eye View on the Evolution of Semiconductor Superlattices and Quantum Wells

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Electronic Structure of Semiconductor Heterojunctions

Part of the book series: Perspectives in Condensed Matter Physics ((PCMP,volume 1))

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Following the past seventeen-year developmental path in the research of semiconductor superlattices and quantum wells, significant milestones are presented with emphasis on experimental investigations in the device physics of reduced dimensionality performed in cooperation with the materials science of heteroepitaxial growth.

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Esaki, L. (1988). A Bird’s-Eye View on the Evolution of Semiconductor Superlattices and Quantum Wells. In: Margaritondo, G. (eds) Electronic Structure of Semiconductor Heterojunctions. Perspectives in Condensed Matter Physics, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3073-5_4

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