The theory of impurity conduction

Abstract

Contents: The model and general discussion of impurity conduction. The impurity wave functions. Observations of impurity conduction. Methods of calculating the electrical conductivity at low concentrations. The properties of a one-dimensional disordered lattice. The interaction of localized carriers with lattice vibrations. Calculations of impurity conduction. Dependence of the transition concentration on degree of compensation. Concentration at which the transition occurs. Resistivity in the region of metallic conduction.