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Introduction to nanomaterials and devices
Title:
Introduction to nanomaterials and devices
Author:
Manasreh, Mahmoud Omar.
ISBN:
9781118148419

9781118148372
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Publication Information:
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2012.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xx, 466 p.) : ill.
Contents:
Frontmatter -- Growth of Bulk, Thin Films, and Nanomaterials -- Application of Quantum Mechanics to Nanomaterial Structures -- Density of States in Semiconductor Materials -- Optical Properties -- Electrical and Transport Properties -- Electronic Devices -- Optoelectronic Devices -- Appendix A: Derivation of Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle -- Appendix B: Perturbation -- Appendix C: Angular Momentum -- Appendix D: Wentzel-Kramers-Brillouin (WKB) Approximation -- Appendix E: Parabolic Potential Well -- Appendix F: Transmission Coefficient in Superlattices -- Appendix G: Lattice Vibrations and Phonons -- Appendix H: Tunneling Through Potential Barriers -- Index.
Abstract:
"This book introduces the basic concepts of nanomaterials and devices fabricated from these nanomaterials. Explicates cutting-edge topics and concepts in the field, such as plasmon-photon interaction and coupling of photonic crystals to devices with the purpose of enhancing the device performance. Provides a thorough background in quantum mechanics/physics. Successfully details the interrelationship between quantum mechanics and nanomaterials"-- Provided by publisher.
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