Introduction to Nanomaterials and Devices

by M. Omar Manasreh

This book introduces the basics of nanomaterials and devices fabricated from them. Major topics included are:

Growth of semiconductor nanostructured materials
Introduction to quantum mechanics
Tunneling concepts
Introduction to scattering and coherent transports; limits between classical and quantum systems
Introduction to the optical and electrical properties of nanomaterials
Introduction to high speed electronic devices based on nanomaterials
Introduction to optoelectronic devices based on nanomaterials
New concepts: plasmon-photon interaction, coupling of photonic crystals to devices with the purpose of enhancing the device performance.

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First published October 25, 2011