A comprehensive review on theoretical concepts, types and applications of magnetic semiconductors

•Theoretical concept of magnetism in dilute magnetic semiconductors (DMS).•Doping of II-VI class of DMS materials with transition metals.•Doping of III-V class of DMS with rare earth metals.•DMS based light emitting diodes (LEDs) and information storage devices.•DMS based high efficiency solar cells...

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Published in:Materials science & engineering. B, Solid-state materials for advanced technology Solid-state materials for advanced technology, 2023-02, Vol.288, p.116201, Article 116201
Main Authors: Kalita, Hrishikesh, Bhushan, Mayank, Robindro Singh, L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dilute magnetic semiconductor
Double exchange
Heterostructures
Magnetoresistance
QDSC
Spin LED
Spintronics
Super exchange
Superlattice
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Summary:•Theoretical concept of magnetism in dilute magnetic semiconductors (DMS).•Doping of II-VI class of DMS materials with transition metals.•Doping of III-V class of DMS with rare earth metals.•DMS based light emitting diodes (LEDs) and information storage devices.•DMS based high efficiency solar cells. While there are immense possibilities from integration of electric and magnetic properties of materials in magnetic semiconductors, fine tuning the synthesis processes for the fabrication of magnetic materials that can exhibit magnetism even at high temperatures have been of particular interest and has also been a significant challenge for dilute magnetic semiconductors (DMS) synthesis. A brief overview of the different types of DMS materials available and the mechanism of their operation have been discussed in this review article. Furthermore, some important applications arising out of the novel and exciting properties of the DMS materials have also been discussed.
ISSN:0921-5107
1873-4944
DOI:10.1016/j.mseb.2022.116201