The subject of this book is the investigation of lattice imperfections in semiconductors by means of positron annihilation. The sensitivity range of positron annihilation with respect to the detection of these defects is compared to that of other defect-sensitive methods.
1 Introduction.- 2 Experimental Techniques.- 3 Basics of Positron Annihilation in Semiconductors.- 4 Defect Characterization in Elemental Semiconductors.- 5 Defect Characterization in III–V Compounds.- 6 Defect Characterization in II–VI Compounds.- 7 Defect Characterization in Other Compounds.- 8 Applications of Positron Annihilation in Defect Engineering.- 9 Comparison of Positron Annihilation with Other Defect-Sensitive Techniques.- A1 Semiconductor Data.- A2 Trapping Model Equations.- References.