This Collection celebrates the study of point defects in semiconductors and insulators, marking 100 years of research on this topic. Historical work is highlighted for its foundational role in shaping the field, and modern perspectives are elevated to mark the current state of point defect research and its role in emerging technologies.
This retrospective Collection brings together influential research previously published across the APS portfolio. These papers, selected by our editors for their contribution to the field, have all undergone our standard peer-review process.