Search for new semiconductors heats up with gallium oxide
(PHYSorg.com Nanotechnology)

University of Illinois electrical engineers have cleared another hurdle in high-power semiconductor fabrication by adding the field`s hottest material-beta-gallium oxide-to their arsenal. Beta-gallium oxide is readily available and promises to convert power faster and more efficiently than today`s leading semiconductor materials-gallium nitride and silicon, the researchers said.