Semiconductor scientists discover effect that was thought impossible. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. Journal Semiconductor Science and Technology DOI 10.1088/1361-6641/ab0569.

Apr 22, 2019: Semiconductor scientists discover effect that was thought impossible (Nanowerk News) A physical effect known as superinjection underlies modern light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and lasers.

As reported in the journal Physical Review Letters, the researchers found that at high electric fields (10 volts per micron), energetic electrons and holes can create additional electron-hole pairs, ...

Avalanche Photodiodes Target Bioterrorism Agents Date: June 30, 2008 Source: Georgia Institute of Technology Summary: Researchers have shown that a new class of ultraviolet photodiode could help ...

Avalanche photodiodes (APDs) are very sensitive semiconductors that exploit the photoelectric effect to convert light to electricity and are the semiconductor analogue of photomultipliers. Their ...

Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs) are semiconductor detectors of light that exploit a built-in gain region to achieve an optical sensitivity beyond that of conventional PIN-photodiodes. The result is a ...

Power MOSFETs (Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors) ... Avalanche occurs if the maximum drain-to-source voltage is exceeded and current rushes through the device.

2nd course in the Semiconductor Devices SpecializationInstructor: Wounjhang Park, Ph.D., ProfessorThis course presents in-depth discussion and analysis of pn junction and metal-semiconductor contacts ...