Introduction to Nanomaterials and Devices

An invaluable introduction to nanomaterials and their applications Offering the unique approach of applying traditional physics concepts to explain new phenomena, Introduction to Nanomaterials and Devices provides readers with a solid foundation on the subject of quantum mechanics and introduces the basic concepts of nanomaterials and the devices fabricated from them. Discussion begins with the basis for understanding the basic properties of semiconductors and gradually evolves to cover quantum structures including single, multiple, and quantum wells and the properties of nanomaterial systems, such as quantum wires and dots. Written by a renowned specialist in the field, this book features: An introduction to the growth of bulk semiconductors, semiconductor thin films, and semiconductor nanomaterials Information on the application of quantum mechanics to nanomaterial structures and quantum transport Extensive coverage of Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein stastistics An in-depth look at optical, electrical, and transport properties Coverage of electronic devices and optoelectronic devices Calculations of the energy levels in periodic potentials, quantum wells, and quantum dots Introduction to Nanomaterials and Devices provides essential groundwork for understanding the behavior and growth of nanomaterials and is a valuable resource for students and practitioners in a field full of possibilities for innovation and invention.

An invaluable introduction to nanomaterials and theirapplicationsOffering the unique approach of applying traditional physicsconcepts to explain new phenomena, Introduction to Nanomaterialsand Devices provides readers with a solid foundation on the subjectof quantum mechanics and introduces the basic concepts ofnanomaterials and the devices fabricated from them. Discussionbegins with the basis for understanding the basic properties ofsemiconductors and gradually evolves to cover quantumstructures--including single, multiple, and quantumwells--and the properties of nanomaterial systems, such asquantum wires and dots.Written by a renowned specialist in the field, this bookfeatures:* An introduction to the growth of bulk semiconductorssemiconductor thin films, and semiconductor nanomaterials* Information on the application of quantum mechanics tonanomaterial structures and quantum transport* Extensive coverage of Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, andBose-Einstein stastistics* An in-depth look at optical, electrical, and transportproperties* Coverage of electronic devices and optoelectronic devices* Calculations of the energy levels in periodic potentialsquantum wells, and quantum dotsIntroduction to Nanomaterials and Devices provides essentialgroundwork for understanding the behavior and growth ofnanomaterials and is a valuable resource for students andpractitioners in a field full of possibilities for innovation andinvention.