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Linking physics fundamentals to modern technology-a highly applied primer for students and engineers

Reminding us that modern inventions-new materials, information technologies, medical technological breakthroughs-are based on well-established fundamental principles of physics, Jasprit Singh integrates important topics from quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, and materials science, as well as the special theory of relativity. He then goes a step farther and applies these fundamentals to the workings of electronic devices-an essential leap for anyone interested in developing new technologies.

From semiconductors to nuclear magnetic resonance to superconducting materials to global positioning systems, Professor Singh draws on wide-ranging applications to demonstrate each concept under discussion. He downplays extended mathematical derivations in favor of results and their real-world design implication, supplementing the book with nearly 100 solved examples, 120 figures, and 200 end-of-chapter problems.

Modern Physics for Engineers provides engineering and physics students with an accessible, unified introduction to the complex world underlying today's design-oriented curriculums. It is also an extremely useful resource for engineers and applied scientists wishing to take advantage of research opportunities in diverse fields. ... Read more

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Perfect for engineers
This book covers topics in modern physics that are the most important forthe engineer.It makes an equilibrated use of figures, tables andconceptual diagrams, thus providing a clear guideline for the student.Italso provides small but interesting historic introductions in somechapters, that also help to understand why different theories appeared. This could all be done without forgetting the necessary theoretical andmathematical rigorousness.A very good book for engineers. ... Read more

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This concise, class-tested book was refined over the authors’ 30 years as instructors at MIT and the University Federal of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Brazil. The approach centers on the conviction that teaching group theory along with applications helps students to learn, understand and use it for their own needs. Thus, the theoretical background is confined to introductory chapters. Subsequent chapters develop new theory alongside applications so that students can retain new concepts, build on concepts already learned, and see interrelations between topics. Essential problem sets between chapters aid retention of new material and consolidate material learned in previous chapters.

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This book is a collection of some of the invited talks presented at the international meeting held at the Max Planck Institut fuer Physik Komplexer Systeme, Dresden, Germany during August 6-30, 2001, on the rapidly developing field of nanoscale science in science and bio-electronics Semiconductor physics has experienced unprecedented developments over the second half of the twentieth century. The exponential growth in microelectronic processing power and the size of dynamic memorie has been achieved by significant downscaling of the minimum feature size. Smaller feature sizes result in increased functional density, faster speed, and lower costs. In this process one is reaching the limits where quantum effects and fluctuations are beginning to play an important role.
This book reflects the achievements of the present times and future directions of research on nanoscopic dimensions.
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This book deals with the subject of optical and electronic negative refraction (NR) and negative index materials NIM). Diverse approaches for achieving NR and NIM are covered, such as using photonic crystals, phononic crystals, split-ring resonators (SRRs) and continuous media, focusing of waves, guided-wave behavior, and nonlinear effects. It is perhaps the most comprehensive book on the new class of negative refraction materials, covering all aspects of negative refraction and negative index materials.

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In this new work, the focus is on the dynamical response ofmetal electrons to several types of incident electromagnetic fields.The author, an eminent theorist, discusses Time-Dependent LocalDensity Approximation's importance in both elucidating electronicsurface excitations and describing the ground state properties ofelectronic systems. Chapters detail theoretical formulations andcomputational procedures, covering such areas as single-particle andcollective modes, spatial distribution of the induced surface charges,and local electric fields. Excitation spectra are shown for a varietyof clean simple metals, noble metals, chemisorbed overlayers, chargedsurfaces, and small metal particles. ... Read more

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non-destructive diagnosis of surface properties
Liebsch gives us an authoritative review of the theory of electronic excitations on the surfaces of various metals. Understanding surface behaviour has always been harder than classical studies of the interior of crystalline metals, since the surface presents a break in the spatial symmetry. The text explains the various quantum mechanical models that have been developed for surfaces.

Then it shows how excitations might be induced on those surface functions. Often by incident light, that might be monochromatic and polarised. Hence there are phenomena like surface plasmons. By studying the reflected or transmitted light, as a function of various variables like angle of incidence, various properties might be inferred of the surface. This can be done in a non-destructive manner. Which enhances its value as a diagnostic tool. ... Read more

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This book presents an analytical theory on the electronic states in low-dimensional systems and finite crystals recently developed by the author based on a differential equation theory approach. This theory gives some exact and general fundamental understandings on the electronic states in ideal low-dimensional systems and finite crystals such as the numbers and the behaviors of electronic states of different types; It provides new insights on some fundamental problems in low-dimensional systems such as surface states, quantum confinement effects etc, some of them are quite different from what are traditionally believed in the solid state physics community.

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This is a text in basic solid-state physics designed primarily for students of engineering, materials science, electronics, and other applied areas. Its objective is a simple, yet fairly detailed, presentation of the basic physical properties of crystalline solids and very basic device structures such as p-n junctions and quantum wells. The emphasis is on clear and simple explanations of basic physical theory and application rather than a detailed analysis of complex devices and fabrication technology. This book offers students a body of understanding that will be of lasting usefulness rather than technology that will soon be out of date. It is designed to be user-friendly in all ways. ... Read more

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A good comprehensive book
This is a thorough and well presented book. It starts with an introduction to crystals and quantum physics so it you get all the main tools to understand solid state physics. As a matter of fact the chapters on quantum physics are exceptional. True it's somewhat a summary of any quantum physics book but it's a very good one. I used it for a one term intensive course on both quantum physics and solid state physics angling towards semiconductor physics and transistors.The author provides concise and precise explanations plus all the mathematical progression. That's where it gets slightly cumbersome and the main reason I wouldn't recommend it for self study. You pretty much need to understand the reasoning behind those equations or you won't know what it's all about. As a reference book it's wonderful because everything is there. There's no other book that deals so well with the basics tools of quantum and semiconductor physics. My only complaint is that it lacks a final chapter on transistors(both bipolar and Mos would be appreciated) that would make it a truly phenomenal book. ... Read more

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computer simulation of dynamic models
It is a brief review based on my past memory when I saw the book on the desk of a professor, a colleague at University of Tenessee, Knoxville.The book, Dynamic Models in Physics is a good reference book to improve upon similiar courses in physics departments, particularly for second year physics undergraduates who have completed two semesters of a calculus based introductory physics, and are about to start in a year or two an instruction in Goldstein level of mechanics. I can use the book gainfully even in my own course of a 300 level mechanics course, and if book can be seamlessly adopted to excell spreadsheet, can seve as a companion textbook.

I may have to leave now, and probably i will write a more candid review if i have the book on my desk.I am taking this opportunity to request the authors if they can rush a copy to me. I remember vaguely that the book has a good coverage on normal mode analysis that i use in my diffraction based simulation of materials' structure-property.

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Currently this is the book providing a thorough introduction and a unified theoretical basis for the interpretation of equilibrium transport processes in amorphous hydrogenated tetrahydrally coordinated semiconductors - a topic of great interest to physicists and material scientists (first devices for practical applications are already being manufactured). Most of the relevant literature is reviewed with particular emphasis on the approach developed by the authors. It explains most of the experimental data and allows the extraction of information about microscopic transport processes and parameters from equilibrium transport data. This work treats electronic transport in the mentioned type of semiconductors and in particular in a-Si:H and a-Ge:H. From elementary concepts the theory is developed towards higher degrees of completeness and sophistication. Further refinements for coping with the complexity of real systems are given. The comparison of theory with experiment is an important part of the book. ... Read more

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This reference—devoted exclusively to the preparation, characterization, and evaluation of various HTS electronic devices—provides up-to-date information on the use of various high-Tc thin films and junctions to increase speed, lessen noise, lower power consumption, and enhance upper frequency limits in superconductor electronics. ... Read more

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This monograph is the first roadmap for transparent electronics. It defines and assesses what and where the field is, where it is going, and what needs to happen to get it there. Although the central focus of this monograph involves transparent electronics, many of the materials, devices, circuits, and process integration strategies discussed will be of great interest to researchers working in other emerging fields, including printed electronics, large-area electronics, low-cost electronics, and disposable electronics.

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This textbook combines a thorough theoretical treatment of the basic physics of semiconductors with applications to practical devices by putting special emphasis on the physical principles upon which these devices operate.Topics treated are the detailed band structure of semiconductors, the effect of impurities on electronic states, and semiconductor statistics. Also discussed are lattice dynamical, transport, and surface properties as well as optical, magneto-optical, and electro-optical properties. The applied part of the book treats p-n junctions, bipolar junction transistors, semiconductor lasers and photodevices, after which the subject of heterostructures and superlattices is taken up with coverage of electronic, lattice dynamical, optical, and transport properties. The book concludes with treatments of metal-semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs and devices based on heterostructures.Graduate students and lecturers in semiconductor physics, condensed matter physics, electromagnetic theory, and quantum mechanics will find this a useful textbook and reference work. ... Read more

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A good reference
This is a good reference book on semiconductor physics, particularly on the basics. I will not suggest it for beginners though, but advanced graduate students may learn a lot of the basics, which they almost always think they know but actually do not. Examples juxtaposed with the text are helpful. But too much math many times obscure the physics that the book intends to teach. Nevertheless a good reference book for a library. ... Read more

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Explains the theoretical and experimental foundations of the measurement of the electrical properties of the MOS system and the technology for controlling its properties. Emphasizes the silica and the silica-silicon interface. Provides a critical assessment of the literature, corrects incomplete or incorrect theoretical formulations, and gives critical comparisons of measurement methods. Contains information needed to grow an oxide, make an MOS capacitor array, and fabricate an integrated circuit with optimal performance and stability. ... Read more

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A must have
This is the quintessential review of the MOS capacitor.Excellently written, thorough and still very current.This text is essential for the bookshelf of all semiconductor scientists and engineers. ... Read more

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Modern fabrication techniques have made it possible to produce semiconductor devices whose dimensions are so small that quantum mechanical effects dominate their behavior. This book describes the key elements of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and solid-state physics that are necessary in understanding these modern semiconductor devices.The author begins with a review of elementary quantum mechanics, and then describes more advanced topics, such as multiple quantum wells. He then disusses equilibrium and nonequilibrium statistical mechanics. Following this introduction, he provides a thorough treatment of solid-state physics, covering electron motion in periodic potentials, electron-phonon interaction, and recombination processes. The final four chapters deal exclusively with real devices, such as semiconductor lasers, photodiodes, flat panel displays, and MOSFETs. The book contains many homework exercises and is suitable as a textbook for electrical engineering, materials science, or physics students taking courses in solid-state device physics. It will also be a valuable reference for practicing engineers in optoelectronics and related areas. ... Read more

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very readable text as well as a reference book
this is a very readable book on semiconductor devices that operate on quantum principles. the book starts with Schrodinger's equations, discusses in detail the different perspectives of the particle in a box problem, then gradually develops to other theories, for example the Boltzmann transport equations. other processes (impact ionization) are also covered in detail. ofcourse optical processes are not discussed as this is only a device-level book. suitable for electrical engineers to learn the basic underlying concepts that dominate the present day state-of-the-art devices.

very good introduction to the field of quantum devices
often do i refer to this book regarding any conceptual clarification on quantum phenomena. people who do research in this field may find this book as a good reference. it is written more for the electrical engineers who like to delve more into the quantum realities. provides a very good introduction to the quantum theories that one needs to know to study different state-of-the art devices. although not that much details is covered on the devices but it creates the much needed background on theory. it starts from Schrodinger equations and then gradually builds the other related concepts. for example detail discussion is given on Boltzmann transport equations. its an easy reading. ... Read more

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The fundamentals and implementation of digital electronics are essential to understanding the design and working of consumer/industrial electronics, communications, embedded systems, computers, security and military equipment.

Devices used in applications such as these are constantly decreasing in size and employing more complex technology. It is therefore essential for engineers and students to understand the fundamentals, implementation and application principles of digital electronics, devices and integrated circuits. This is so that they can use the most appropriate and effective technique to suit their technical need.

This book provides practical and comprehensive coverage of digital electronics, bringing together information on fundamental theory, operational aspects and potential applications. With worked problems, examples, and review questions for each chapter, Digital Electronics includes:

• information on number systems, binary codes, digital arithmetic, logic gates and families, and Boolean algebra;

• an in-depth look at multiplexers, de-multiplexers, devices for arithmetic operations, flip-flops and related devices, counters and registers, and data conversion circuits;

• up-to-date coverage of recent application fields, such as programmable logic devices, microprocessors, microcontrollers, digital troubleshooting and digital instrumentation.

A comprehensive, must-read book on digital electronics for senior undergraduate and graduate students of electrical, electronics and computer engineering, and a valuable reference book for professionals and researchers. ... Read more

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A must have book on digital electronics
Digital Electronics - Principles, Devices and Applications by Anil K. Maini and published by John Wiley and Sons provides a comprehensive coverage of all the fundamental concepts, digital devices and integrated circuits and their applications in a very simple and easily understandable format. Exhaustive treatment of logic families provided in the book was very badly needed for a long time. This is also probably the first book on digital electronics which covers instrumentation dominated by digital hardware. The academic community and practicing professionals will be immensely benefited from this book. The book should be on the shelf of every student of digital electronics and every researcher and professional practicing digital electronics.

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An in-depth, up-to-date presentation of the physics and operational principles of all modern semiconductor devices

The companion volume to Dr. Sze's classic Physics of Semiconductor Devices, Modern Semiconductor Device Physics covers all the significant advances in the field over the past decade. To provide the most authoritative, state-of-the-art information on this rapidly developing technology, Dr. Sze has gathered the contributions of world-renowned experts in each area. Principal topics include bipolar transistors, compound-semiconductor field-effect-transistors, MOSFET and related devices, power devices, quantum-effect and hot-electron devices, active microwave diodes, high-speed photonic devices, and solar cells.

Supported by hundreds of illustrations and references and a problem set at the end of each chapter, Modern Semiconductor Device Physics is the essential text/reference for electrical engineers, physicists, material scientists, and graduate students actively working in microelectronics and related fields. ... Read more

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One of the BEST BOOKS
This books is realy one of the best books that I had read, before I find it hard to figure out if how a device works. Now, because of this book, I understand how semiconductors do work and their properties. ... Read more

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This graduate textbook designed for students in physics, chemistry and materials science provides a modern treatment of the theory of solids dealing with the physics of electron and phonon states in crystals and how they determine the structure and properties of solids.The first part of the book deals with electrons and atoms in a crystal, and the second part extends the discussion to defects in crystals and to structures without crystalline symmetry. There are numerous exercises throughout and appendices to provide the necessary background. ... Read more

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Overrated
The book suffers from:

1. Lack of originality. Most if not all of the material including exercises could be found elsewhere, typically in Ashcroft & Mermin.

2. In style and depth of exposition the book still had not outgrown a set of lecture notes. Again, if compared to Ashcroft & Mermin comparison is not favorable.

3. There is an excess of additional material that expands the volume but doesn't add to quality. Over 150 pages of appendices covering basics from Coulomb law to normalized gaussians and Nobel Prize winners. Last two chapters on non-crystalline solids and bio molecules are at pedestrian level. But there are three chapters on defects!

On the plus side one may note an effort to make calculations understandable by students, but the detailed coverage is sparse, few topics per chapter presented well. If the book is re-written and cast into 300+ page format (instead of 670+), it may become a useful addition to the family of intro solid state courses.

Excellent book in excellent condition
The book arrived excellent condition. Contains a good introduction to electron structure calculations with a large amount of interesting modern applications.

Best Appendix Ever !!!
It's because of books like these that I've never had to take a formal quantum mechanics course to understand electronic structure theory. Hands down, this is one of the best theoretical solid state physics books.

The best book for solid state physics
This is the best book for learning solid state physics. It covers all the aspects of this exciting theme. I loved the extended appendix!

Splendid work
As analytical and synthesis techniques become more powerful, it is now possible to examine and fine-tune materials at the atomic scale.Likewise, continual advances in computer hardware and software have allowed more people the ability to model processes and materials at the atomic scale.Consequently, there is a growing need for good textbooks on the atomic and electronic structure of solids.Alas, most of the relevant textbooks suffer from one or more of the following drawbacks:

1. There is too much math and physics for most people.In other words, there are too many equations, proofs, and derivations.This usually manifests itself in sections on quantum mechanics and ab initio modeling.

2. The texts become less an educational tool and more a showcase of the latest and greatest achievements by the author(s).This negative can often be spotted by looking at the book's table of contents.If each chapter is written by a separate author, then you can be sure that the text often end up as extended reviews of that author(s)' publications.

3. Not enough coverage of background information.The study of solids at the atomic level is being approached by multiple fields that usually have NO interdisciplinary overlap in education institutions.Examples include geology, electrical engineering, biochemistry, tribology, materials science, etc...Therefore, a book to serve members from all these fields should have a lot of background information in topics such as thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, crystal structure and defects, group theory, etc...

4.Lack of pictorial representation.A picture is worth a thousand words; and even more so if you are trying to understand microscopic phenomena such as bonding, dislocation motion, etc... Too many textbooks have too few, well-explained pictures.

This book by Kaxiras does not suffer from any of these drawbacks.I consider it the best book so far on this topic.

First, it is written entirely by one author, yet I could not find a single reference to any of his publications within the book.There was absolutely no feeling that this book was trying to review someone's work, or some body of work.Instead, the book read like a well writtent textbook.

Second, the topics are written for a general audience, with enough background information that undergraduate science and engineering students can understand it.Specifically, the first chapter of the book starts with the Periodic Table of Elements and explains why different elements form different types of solids.This is extremely valuable information for anyone who has never had a course in materials science, which probably means most chemists, electrical engineers, biologists, etc...

3.Lots and lots of review literature is cited- WITH explanations of why it was suggested to the reader for further reading.

4. I counted 1 picture per every 2 pages.That is astounding.Even though the pictures were B&W, I understand all of them.Every one had axes labeled, a legend, a descriptive header, etc...

5. Thorough and basic explanation of band structures.Too many texts spend too much time explaining the different methods of obtaining band structures (LMTO, LAPW, pseudopotential + plane waves, APW, PAW, etc...).This book instead provided a whole chapter on understanding a band diagram, correlating a band diagram with the geometry of a material, and the physical origins of band structures.This is prerequisite knowledge before any further attempts to understand the electronic properties of materials.

6.Justification of each approximation, along with accompanying successes and failures.This book examined the mean-field, Born-Oppenheimer, frozen-phonon, pseudopotential, and other approximations commonly used in atomic-scale modeling, and provided thorough, well-organized justification of each one, along with a listing of their successes and failures.

In all, I recommend this book to anyone as a prerequisite reading before attempting to do research on the atomic or electronic structure of materials. ... Read more