Narrow Gap Semiconductors and Related Materials

Narrow-gap semiconductors are recognized for special characteristics that create scientifically interesting effects and useful technological applications. This volume contains the proceedings of a conference on the subject, which discussed topics of current interest and importance. The conference programme contained 72 contributed and 14 invited talks on a wide range of materials, including III-V and IV-VI compounds and various alloy semiconductors. Topics included infrared detector device physics, the growth and characterization of artificially structured materials, and high Tc superconductors as infrared detectors.