Editorial

Abstract

Starting from this issue, I will take over the role as Editor of Semiconductor Science and Technology from Professor Gareth Parry, who has held the position since 1998. Under his guidance, the journal has enjoyed an increasing response in the community, as seen for example by the very successful series of special issues on various active research topics. I would like to thank him for the large amount of time and work he invested in the journal.Semiconductor physics continues to be a very active research field, with important results both for basic physics, and of course in applications. Semiconductor Science and Technology has always reflected this diversity, and the Publishers and I plan to make this even more true in the coming years. We will invite colleagues from newly emerging research areas, such as spintronics and organic semiconductors, to submit their articles to the journal. I also plan to involve them actively as members of the Editorial Board, so that they can contribute directly to the future of the journal. Another area where we would like to have more emphasis is the fabrication technology of semiconductor nanostructures, as well as their physics.Browsing through issues of the past years, one notices that Semiconductor Science and Technology has become very much an international journal, ranging far beyond its European setting with important contributions from the Far East, North America and the rest of the world. This is obviously a most welcome development, which demonstrates the vitality of the journal and its growing importance in semiconductor physics. We aim to further this development in the coming years, and to continue to improve in both quality and content overall. The special issue series begun by Professor Parry will continue, with issues planned on diamond electronics, thermophotovoltaics and microcavities among others. We also plan to continue and enlarge the very successful review article programme, and to encourage authors both old and new to write for the journal.I look forward to working with you on Semiconductor Science and Technology.