Radiation Effects in Semiconductors

Semiconductor devices and circuits are prone to potential radiation damage problems, which must be understood and combated. Written by international experts, this book explains the effects of radiation on semiconductor devices, radiation detectors, and electronic devices and components. The contributors explore emerging applications, detector technologies, circuit design techniques, new materials, and innovative system approaches. The text focuses on how the technology is being used rather than the mathematical foundations behind it. It covers CMOS radiation-tolerant circuit implementations, CMOS processing causing radiation damage, and radiation detectors, among other topics.