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The Role of Theory in Defect Physics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2011

M. Schluter*
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AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
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Abstract

This paper addresses the contributions modern theoretical developments have made to the understanding of the physics of deep defects in semiconductors. The nature of theoretical results will be discussed and underlying approximations and limitations will be examined.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1985

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