Author Description
Fundamentals of Carrier Transport explores the behavior of charged carriers in semiconductors and semiconductor devices for readers without an extensive background in quantum mechanics and solid-state physics. This second edition contains many new and updated sections, including a completely new chapter on transport in ultrasmall devices and coverage of "full band" transport. Lundstrom also covers both low- and high-field transport, scattering, transport in devices, and transport in mesoscopic systems. He explains in detail the use of Monte Carlo simulation methods and provides many homework exercises along with a variety of worked examples. What makes this book unique is its broad theoretical treatment of transport for advanced students and researchers engaged in experimental semiconductor device research and development.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental physical mechanisms governing the movement of charged carriers within semiconductor materials and devices. Mark Lundstrom, a recognized authority in semiconductor physics, provides a structured framework that bridges the gap between basic semiconductor theory and advanced device research. By focusing on accessible explanations, the author enables readers to understand complex transport phenomena without requiring an exhaustive background in quantum mechanics.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of low-field and high-field carrier transport mechanisms.
- Practical methodologies for implementing Monte Carlo simulations in device modeling.
- Detailed examination of transport behavior in ultrasmall and mesoscopic systems.
- Theoretical coverage of full band transport and scattering processes.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and researchers frequently cite this work as a primary reference for understanding the physics of modern semiconductor devices. Readers often note the balance between theoretical rigor and practical application, making it a standard text for graduate-level engineering curricula.
Page Count:
308
Publication Date:
1990-01-01
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201184362
ISBN-13:
9780201184365
Engineering
Physics
Electronics
Semiconductors
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