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Quantum mechanical phenomena are playing an increasingly
important role in our understanding of device physics and
material properties. Macroscopic descriptions are no longer
adequate and it is important that graduate students in solid
state electronics be exposed to the language and concepts of
microscopic physics. A student cannot acquire the relevant
background simply by taking one course in quantum mechanics.
To appreciate the conceptual framework of microscopic
physics, one has to take courses not only in quantum
mechanics, but also in statistical mechanics and solid state
physics. This requires many semesters of physics-related
coursework that the average electrical engineering graduate
student does not have the time for.
The purpose of this book is to provide a concise
one-semester introduction to the relevant concepts of
quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics and solid state
physics using device-related examples that are of interest
to electrical engineers. We are using this book at Purdue
to teach a course (EE 659 : Quantum Phenomena in
Semiconductors) intended for master's level students in
Electrical Engineering. It is designed for graduate
students who are familiar with linear algebr, with
semiconductor fundamentals and/or engineering
electromagnetics, but who have no significant prior
acquaintance with either quantum mechanics or statistical
mechanics or solid state physics. This course has been
taught regularly for over ten years.
- ISBN Number:
- ISBN 0-201-07956-9 (hardcover-out of print, 1989)
- Available at:
- Amazon.com
- Barnes & Noble Used Books
- Publishers Address:
- Addison-Wesley Publishing
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