This textbook links characteristic features of atomic and electronic structures
of disordered semiconductors to the device design process. It begins with a
description of general concepts of disordered semiconductors, their atomic
structures, the structure of energy bands, and their defects, as well as their
electrical, optical, and photovoltaic properties. Since weak sensitivity to
impurities is a distinguishing feature of disordered semiconductors, methods of
property control and thin-film preparation methods are the areas of focus.
Finally, applications of disordered semiconductors in various devices are
considered.