Black Silicon

The ability to tailor the morphology of semiconductors in order to obtain the desired properties will add another dimension to the fundamental physics, materials science and engineering of these materials for a variety of applications.

This book presents a discussion on the fundamentals, process-property correlations and manufacturing methods of Black Silicon. The various methods for morphing the surface of the material are described. Comparisons of the surfaces of Black Silicon fabricated by various techniques are presented. The thermal, electrical, electronic, and optical properties of Black Silicon are described. Examples of major applications of Black Silicon are reported. Possible future directions and technological evolution in the research, development and manufacture of Black Silicon devices are identified. A detailed summary of the intellectual property based on Black Silicon is presented.