Silicon carbide and other group IV-IV materials in their amorphous,

microcrystalline, and crystalline forms have a wide variety of applications.The contributions to this volume report recent developments and trends in
the field. The purpose is to make available the current state

of understanding of the materials and their potential applications. Eachcontribution focuses on a particular topic, such as preparation methods,

characterization, and models explaining experimental findings. The volume
also contains the latest results in the exciting field of

SiGe/Si heterojunction bipolar transistors. The reader will find this
book valuable as a reference source, an up-to-date and in-depth overview of this field, and, most importantly, as a window into the immense range

of reading potential applications of silicon carbide. It is essential
for scientists, engineers and students interested in electronic materials, high-speed heterojunction devices, and high-temperature optoelectronics.