Quantum transport in submicron devices : a theoretical introduction / Wim Magnus, Wim Schoenmaker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Magnus, Wim, 1954-

Contributor:

Schoenmaker, Wim.

Series:

Springer series in solid-state sciences 0171-1873 ; 137.

Springer series in solid-state sciences, 0171-1873 ; 137

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electron transport.

Holes (Electron deficiencies).

Physical Description:

xvii, 270 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2002]

Summary:

In this book, the problem of electron and hole transport is approached from the point of view that a coherent and consistent physical theory can be constructed for transport phenomena. Along the road readers will visit some exciting citadels in theoretical physics as the authors guide them through the strong and weak aspects of the various theoretical constructions. Our goal is to make clear the mutual coherence and to put each theoretical model in an appropriate perspective. The mere fact that so many partial solutions have been proposed to describe transport, be it in condensed matter, fluids, or gases, illustrates that we are entering a world of physics with a rich variety of phenomena. Theoretical physics always seeks to provide a unifying picture. By presenting this tour of many very inventive attempts to build such a picture, it is hoped that the reader will be inspired and encouraged to help find the unifying principle behind the many faces of transport.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [261]-264) and index.

ISBN:

3540433961

OCLC:

49493469