Quantum Heterostructures: Microelectronics and Optoelectronics (Paperback)

by Vladimir Mitin (Author), Viacheslav Kochelap (Author), Michael A. Stroscio (Author) "This book is intended to provide the foundations of the physics and engineering of quantum heterostructures and the physics of novel microelectronics and optoelectronics devices..." (more)
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"[The authors] extensively describe the fundamental physical and engineering principles of semiconductor heterostructures. They combine concepts from physics, materials science, and device engineering in a unifying framework to establish an understanding of basic underlying concepts." Choice

"The authors do a good job of explaining the various physical phenomena and in motivating their device applications...This book will be most useful to the physicist who has an interest in learning about nanoelectronics and quantum devices and who may contemplate joining the ranks of researchers in nanostructure physics and technology...a thorough introduction to the physical principles of nanostructures and their device applications. It should serve as a useful starting point for those individuals wanting to learn about the current thinking and the state of the art in nanoelectronics." Physics Today

Product Description
Quantum Heterostructures provides a detailed description of the key physical and engineering principles of quantum semiconductor heterostructures. Blending important concepts from physics, materials science, and electrical engineering, it also explains clearly the behavior and operating features of modern microelectronic and optoelectronic devices. The authors begin by outlining the trends that have driven development in this field, most importantly the need for high-performance devices in computer, information, and communications technologies. They then describe the basics of quantum nanoelectronics, including various transport mechanisms. In the latter part of the book, they cover novel microelectronic devices, and optical devices based on quantum heterostructures. The book contains many homework problems and is suitable as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering, physics, or materials science. It will also be of great interest to those involved in research or development in microelectronic or optoelectronic devices.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 642 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (July 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521636353
• ISBN-13: 978-0521636353
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,357,022 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars excellent introduction to quantum structures, April 4, 2003

By	Farseem Mohammedy (Hamilton, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

i read this book and it seems to be very readable. it explains the physics behind the quantum heterostructures in a lucid and tractable manner. i recommend this volume before reading the treatise by weisbach & vinter. those who want to start research on quantum structures will find this book as an invaluable resource. its comprehensive and almost exhaustive.