Electronic Materials.
Title:
Electronic Materials.
Author:
H.L.Kwok.
ISBN:
9783038134435
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (484 pages)
Series:
Materials Science Foundations (monograph series) ; v.63-64
Materials Science Foundations (monograph series)
Contents:
Electronic Materials -- Preamble -- Table of Contents -- Table of Contents -- Chapter I. THE BASIC STRUCTURES OF SOLIDS -- I-1. Introduction. I-2. Atoms and Binding Forces -- I-3. Crystal Structures -- I-4. Crystalline Solids -- I-5. Polycrystalline and Non-Crystalline Solids -- I-6. The Phase Diagrams -- I-7. Techniques on Crystal Growth and Thin Film Deposition -- I-8. Crystal Imperfection -- I-9. Diffusion in Solids -- I-10. Physical Diagnostic Tools -- Glossary -- References -- Exercises for Chapter I -- Chapter II. ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS -- II-1. Introduction. II-2. Electrons in a Solid -- II-3. Energy Distribution of the Electrons -- II-4. The Energy Band Diagram -- II-5. Mathematical Formulation of the Conduction Processes -- II-6. Conductors -- II-7. Semiconductors -- II-8. Other Conduction Mechanisms -- II-9. Velocity Saturation and Negative-Resistance Effect -- II-10. Insulators -- Glossary for End-of-Chapter Review -- References -- Exercises for Chapter II -- Chapter III. P-N JUNCTIONS AND RELATED DEVICES -- III-1. Introduction. III-2. Concept of a P-N Junction -- III-3. Schottky Junction and its Electronic Properties -- III-4. Metal-Semiconductor Contact -- III-5. MIS Junction and Field-Effect Properties -- III-6. Materials Considerations -- III-7. Structures and Operation of Transistors -- III-8. Non-Ideal Effects and other Performance Parameters -- III-9. New Transistors -- Glossary for End-of-Chapter Review -- References -- Exercises for Chapter III -- Chapter IV. OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS -- IV-1. Introduction. IV-2. Review of the Properties of Light -- IV-3. The Absorption Process -- IV-4. The Emission Process -- IV-5. Imagers -- IV-6. Displays -- IV-7. Power Generation -- IV-8. Optical Signal Transmission Media -- Glossary -- References -- Exercises for Chapter IV.
Chapter V. MAGNETIC AND SUPERCONDUCTING PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS -- V-1. Introduction -- V-2. Magnetic Properties of Solids -- V-3. Sources of Magnetization -- V-4. Magnetic Anisotropy and Invar Alloys -- V-5. Amorphous Magnetic Materials -- V-6. Soft Magnets and Hard Magnets -- V-7. Magnetic Devices and Applications -- V-8. Properties of Superconductors -- V-9. Applications of Superconductors -- V-10. Superconducting Materials -- Glossary for End-of-Chapter Review -- References -- Exercises for Chapter V -- Chapter VI. MICROMACHINES, SENSORS AND PACKAGING MATERIALS -- VI-1. Introduction. VI-2. Micromachining -- VI-3. Polysilicon Films Used in Micro-Structures -- VI-4. Applications of Micro-Structures -- VI-5. Heat and Temperature Sensors -- VI-6. Displacement and Flow Sensors -- VI-7. Chemical Sensors -- VI-8. Optical Sensors -- VI-9. Design of a Pressure Transducer -- VI-10. Grounding, Shielding and Interference -- VI-11. Packaging Materials -- Glossary for End-of-Chapter Review -- References -- ˘ ˇˆ˙˝˛ ˚˜ ˘ ˇˆ˙˝˛ ˚˜ Exercises for Chapter VI -- Appendix.
Abstract:
The electronic properties of solids have become of increasing importance in the age of information technology. The study of solids and materials, while having originated from the disciplines of physics and chemistry, has evolved independently over the past few decades. The classical treatment of solid-state physics, which emphasized classifications, theories and fundamental physical principles, is no longer able to bridge the gap between materials advances and applications. In particular, the more recent developments in device physics and technology have not necessarily been driven by new concepts in physics or new materials, but rather by the ability of engineers to control crystal structures and properties better via advances in crystal growth and patterning techniques. In many cases, new applications simply arise from the adaption of conventional ideas to interdisciplinary areas. One example is that of recent advances which rely heavily upon the availability of the sub-micron technology developed by the semiconductor industry. Another example is the emergence of nanotechnology.This book aims to bridge the gap between solid-state physics, materials science and electronics. Its objective is to serve as a textbook covering all three areas, but having the ultimate goal of providing an understanding of the operation of devices. To make this book useful to a broad set of readers, the tendency is to treat the more difficult subjects, such as solid-state physics, using fewer mathematics and including worked examples where possible. By using such an approach, it is possible to include not only basic principles, but also the knowledge needed for applications. Keeping the subject matter at the elementary level as far as possible, the first 2 chapters introduce classical theories and address questions as elementary as, what are solids, before moving on to
examine crystal structures and the link between crystal structures and materials properties. In the subsequent chapters, solids are examined in the sequence: metals; semiconductors; insulators; magnetic solids; superconductors; light-sensitive solids. Applications are discussed and examined. The last chapter is devoted to solid-state transducers and their applications. Altogether, this makes for a very accessible introduction to the subject matter.Review from Book News Inc.: Kwok (U. of Victoria) has written a textbook intended to bridge the gap between solid-state physics, materials science, and electronics. The author covers all three topics, but with a goal of providing an understanding of the operation of devices. The book introduces classical theories and continues into the varied properties of solids, P-N junctions and related devices, micromachines, sensors, and packaging materials. There is no subject index.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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