Theory of Electron Transport in Semiconductors

Theory of Electron Transport in Semiconductors
Author: Carlo Jacoboni
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 590
Release: 2010-09-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642105866

This book originated out of a desire to provide students with an instrument which might lead them from knowledge of elementary classical and quantum physics to moderntheoreticaltechniques for the analysisof electrontransport in semiconductors. The book is basically a textbook for students of physics, material science, and electronics. Rather than a monograph on detailed advanced research in a speci?c area, it intends to introduce the reader to the fascinating ?eld of electron dynamics in semiconductors, a ?eld that, through its applications to electronics, greatly contributed to the transformationof all our lives in the second half of the twentieth century, and continues to provide surprises and new challenges. The ?eld is so extensive that it has been necessary to leave aside many subjects, while others could be dealt with only in terms of their basic principles. The book is divided into ?ve major parts. Part I moves from a survey of the fundamentals of classical and quantum physics to a brief review of basic semiconductor physics. Its purpose is to establish a common platform of language and symbols, and to make the entire treatment, as far as pos- ble, self-contained. Parts II and III, respectively, develop transport theory in bulk semiconductors in semiclassical and quantum frames. Part IV is devoted to semiconductor structures, including devices and mesoscopic coherent s- tems. Finally, Part V develops the basic theoretical tools of transport theory within the modern nonequilibrium Green-function formulation, starting from an introduction to second-quantization formalism.

Transport Theory

Transport Theory
Author: James J. Duderstadt
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 630
Release: 1979
Genre: Science
ISBN:

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Mathematical Topics In Neutron Transport Theory: New Aspects

Mathematical Topics In Neutron Transport Theory: New Aspects
Author: Mustapha Mokhtar Kharroubi
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1997-12-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 981449819X

This book presents some recent mathematical developments about neutron transport equations. Several different topics are dealt with including regularity of velocity averages, spectral analysis of transport operators, inverse problems, nonlinear problems arising in the stochastic theory of neutron chain fissions, compactness properties of perturbed of c0-semigroups in Banach spaces with applications to transport theory, Miyadera perturbations of c0-semigroups in Banach spaces with applications to singular transport equations, a thorough analysis of the leading eigenelements of transport operators and their approximation, scattering theory. Besides the new problems addressed in this book a unification and extension of the classical spectral analysis of neutron transport equations is given.

An Introduction to the Boltzmann Equation and Transport Processes in Gases

An Introduction to the Boltzmann Equation and Transport Processes in Gases
Author: Gilberto M. Kremer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2010-08-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642116965

This book covers classical kinetic theory of gases, presenting basic principles in a self-contained framework and from a more rigorous approach based on the Boltzmann equation. Uses methods in kinetic theory for determining the transport coefficients of gases.

Optimal Transport

Optimal Transport
Author: Cédric Villani
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 970
Release: 2008-10-26
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 3540710507

At the close of the 1980s, the independent contributions of Yann Brenier, Mike Cullen and John Mather launched a revolution in the venerable field of optimal transport founded by G. Monge in the 18th century, which has made breathtaking forays into various other domains of mathematics ever since. The author presents a broad overview of this area, supplying complete and self-contained proofs of all the fundamental results of the theory of optimal transport at the appropriate level of generality. Thus, the book encompasses the broad spectrum ranging from basic theory to the most recent research results. PhD students or researchers can read the entire book without any prior knowledge of the field. A comprehensive bibliography with notes that extensively discuss the existing literature underlines the book’s value as a most welcome reference text on this subject.

Electrons and Phonons

Electrons and Phonons
Author: J.M. Ziman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 572
Release: 2001-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780198507796

This is a classic text of its time in condensed matter physics.

Electronic Conduction

Electronic Conduction
Author: John P. Xanthakis
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2020-12-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0429014341

Electronic Conduction: Classical and Quantum Theory to Nanoelectronic Devices provides a concise, complete introduction to the fundamental principles of electronic conduction in microelectronic and nanoelectronic devices, with an emphasis on integrating the quantum aspects of conduction. The chapter coverage begins by presenting the classical theory of conduction, including introductory chapters on quantum mechanics and the solid state, then moving to a complete presentation of essential theory for understanding modern electronic devices. The author’s unique approach is applicable to microscale and nanoscale device simulation, which is particularly timely given the explosion in the nanoelectronics field. Features Self-contained Gives a complete account of classical and quantum aspects of conduction in nanometer scale devices Emphasises core principles, the book can be useful to electrical engineers and material scientists, and no prior course in semiconductors is necessary Highlights the bridge to modern electronics, first presenting the physics, and then the engineering complications related to quantum behaviour Includes many clear, illustrative diagrams and chapter problem sets Gives an account of post-Silicon devices such as the GaAs MOSFET, the CNT-FET and the vacuum transistor Showcases why quantum mechanics is necessary with modern devices due to their size and corresponding electron transport properties Discusses all the issues that will enable readers to conduct their own research

The Relativistic Boltzmann Equation: Theory and Applications

The Relativistic Boltzmann Equation: Theory and Applications
Author: Carlo Cercignani
Publisher: Birkhäuser
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3034881657

The aim of this book is to present the theory and applications of the relativistic Boltzmann equation in a self-contained manner, even for those readers who have no familiarity with special and general relativity. Though an attempt is made to present the basic concepts in a complete fashion, the style of presentation is chosen to be appealing to readers who want to understand how kinetic theory is used for explicit calculations. The book will be helpful not only as a textbook for an advanced course on relativistic kinetic theory but also as a reference for physicists, astrophysicists and applied mathematicians who are interested in the theory and applications of the relativistic Boltzmann equation.

Scattering Matrix Approach to Non-stationary Quantum Transport

Scattering Matrix Approach to Non-stationary Quantum Transport
Author: Michael V. Moskalets
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2012
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1848168349

The aim of this book is to introduce the basic elements of the scattering matrix approach to transport phenomena in dynamical quantum systems of non-interacting electrons. This approach permits a physically clear and transparent description of transport processes in dynamical mesoscopic systems, promising basic elements of solid-state devices for quantum information processing. One of the key effects, the quantum pump effect, is considered in detail. In addition, the theory for the recently implemented new dynamical source ? injecting electrons with time delay much larger than an electron coherence time ? is offered. This theory provides a simple description of quantum circuits with such a single-particle source and shows in an unambiguous way that the tunability inherent to the dynamical systems (in contrast to the stationary ones) leads to a number of unexpected but fundamental effects.