History of Semiconductor Research

Pearson, G. L.; Brattain, W. H.

doi:10.1109/jrproc.1955.278042

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“…This was the first semiconductor diode detector, although the terms "diode" and "semicon-ductor" were not known yet. In 1954, G. Pearson and W. Brattain [22] gave priority to Bose for the use of a semiconducting crystal as a detector of radio waves.…”

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Brief history of THz and IR technologies

Sizov¹

2019

Semicond. Phys. Quantum Electron. and Optoelectron.

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Brief history of terahertz (THz) and infrared (IR) science and technology, for learning lessons by historical evolution is presented and discussed identifying important (from Author's point of view) steps for their development. THz still is the not well-known region of electromagnetic science, even it has been lightened by starting of scientific and technological knowledge, since the end of 19 th century. As concerning history of IR science and technology, it took many years since 1800 (W. Hershel) to reach the level of use that is recognized today. The link between IR and thermal science and applications was so strong that IR was for a long time synonymous of thermography. THz science and technology are showing a rapid growth. IR and, especially THz technologies, now have become one of the major fields of applied research. Nowadays, they become widely spread in their use in astrophysics, security, biomedicine, detection of hidden objects, food and art inspection, etc. The increasing requirements for fast transmission of large amounts of data will lead to the extension of operation frequencies in communications toward the THz frequency range. IR and THz medical imaging can provide guidance for surgeons in delimiting the tumor margins, help clinicians visualize diseased area, etc. A few decades ago, IR technologies were mainly the domain of military ones. In recent two decades, due to widespread of lowcost thermal uncooled arrays there were realized many IR technology advances in civil and military applications. A large amount of THz technologies mass-market applications can't be highlighted, as these technologies do not meet yet the user requirements, especially in easiness of use and costs. Still, many of THz applications that we have now are emerging and showing their applicability in some implementations, where other methods can't give any comprehensive information, e.g., in dry food inspection for dielectric inclusions, skin tumour margins control, THz astronomy, package and envelope inspection, etc. The brief lessons given by historical highlights in THz and IR science and applications can be important for the future developments in these directions as history frequently opens routes for new thinking. In this brief review, the missed important steps can happen. Author apologizes for these possible faults.

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Brief history of THz and IR technologies

Sizov¹

2019

Semicond. Phys. Quantum Electron. and Optoelectron.

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“…Descriptions of his pioneering work in the microwave and millimeter-wave regions have appeared periodically in many places [9]- [11]. The fact that Bose holds the world's first patent on solid-state diode detectors [12] has been known [10]. It is not known at all, however, that the first transatlantic wireless signal was detected by Marconi on December 12, 1901, using the "mercury coherer with the telephone" (semiconductor diode detector device) invented by Bose in 1899 [4].…”

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“…This means that whatever the energy with which the waves are sent out, their power at, say 20 feet, when compared with their power at ten feet would be in the proportion of 10 10 to 20 20, or one-fourth, in this special instance.…”

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Sir J.C. Bose diode detector received Marconi's first transatlantic wireless signal of December 1901 (the "Italian Navy Coherer" Scandal Revisited)

Bondyopadhyay

1998

Proc. IEEE

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“…All of these interactions have to be taken into account in the description of the cycle 'Science-Technology-Production' with regard to the transistor. We will not discuss here the restrictions, which have to be taken into summary of important steps in the history of investigation of semiconductors (for a more detailed discussion see, for instance, Pearson & Brattain (1955), and Kant (1975)). A major advance was made in 1875 by Braun, who discovered that the junction between a semiconductor crystal and a metal point contact had asymmetric conduction properties, and from this he developed the 'point contact' rectifier.…”

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A model of the cycle ‘Science‐Technology—Production’ and its application to the development of semiconductor physics and industry

Albrecht

Kant

1978

R & D Management

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The conscious, planned inclusion of science into the process of social reproduction is a very complex matter, requiring not only a theoretical understanding of the social role of science but also the mastery of adequate practical means of science planning and management. A model of the cycle ‘Science‐Technology‐Production’ is presented which explicates the link between basic science and economic production as the outcome of four phases, each of which is relatively isolated from the others. The history of the development of the transistor is analysed on this basis, and it is shown how the overall process has to be seen on a much longer timescale than popular descriptions would have it. The coupling between phases is of particular interest, and two critical points are identified: the transition from a general to a specific theory of certain phenomena, and that from the basic experimental solution to production‐technological development. The model demonstrates the inadequacy, for understanding and managing the overall cycle, of focusing solely on the technological solution.

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History of Semiconductor Research

Cited by 69 publications

References 79 publications

Brief history of THz and IR technologies

Brief history of THz and IR technologies

Sir J.C. Bose diode detector received Marconi's first transatlantic wireless signal of December 1901 (the "Italian Navy Coherer" Scandal Revisited)

A model of the cycle ‘Science‐Technology—Production’ and its application to the development of semiconductor physics and industry

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