Michael A. Stroscio Vladimir MitinCambridge University Press, 9/30/1999EAN 9780521631778, ISBN10: 0521631777Hardcover, 664 pages, 25.4 x 17.8 x 3.7 cmLanguage: EnglishQuantum Heterostructures provides a detailed description of the key physical and engineering principles of quantum semiconductor heterostructures. Blending important concepts from physics, materials science, and electrical engineering, it also explains clearly the behaviour and operating features of modern microelectronic and optoelectronic devices. The authors begin by outlining the trends that have driven development in this field, most importantly the need for high-performance devices in computer, information, and communications technologies. They then describe the basics of quantum nanoelectronics, including various transport mechanisms. In the latter part of the book, they cover novel microelectronic devices, and optical devices based on quantum heterostructures. The book contains many homework problems and is suitable as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering, physics, or materials science. It will also be of great interest to those involved in research or development in microelectronic or optoelectronic devices.Preface1. Trends in microelectronics and optoelectronics2. Theoretical basis of nanoelectronics3. Electrons in quantum structures4. Properties of particular quantum structures5. Lattice vibrations in quantum structures6. Electron scattering in quantum structures7. Parallel transport in quantum structures8. Perpendicular transport in quantum structures9. Electronic devices based on quantum heterostructures10. Optics of quantum structures11. Electro-optics and nonlinear optics12. Optical devices based on quantum structures.
