Publisher's Synopsis
The multi-faceted qualities of CdTe have been illustrated up till now by the diverse applications to which it has given rise, ranging from the first solar cells to photorefractive devices. This volume provides a guide on progress over the last decade in CdTe and related Cd-rich alloys.;CdTe portrays numerous versatile features making it an ideal material for photovoltaic conversion. It can present both types of conductivity. CdTe based semimagnetics display exciting properties making the material conducive to basic studies and potential applications. This is also true for heterostructures where the band gap engineering concept opens up a tremendous field of possibilities. Owing to these winning properties there has been a growing interest in CdTe. The articles in this volume review the new techniques incorporating CdTe, such as in epitaxial growth at low temperatures like MBE or MOCVD, as well as the rapid progress in the growth and characterization techniques leading to a better knowledge and control of its properties. The work will provide both a stimulus for future research in this field as well as useful reference material for many years to come.
