This outstanding textbook collects on about 1,000 pages the fundamental concepts and key technologies related to advanced electronic materials and devices. The third edition now holds 47 chapters a 20-30 pages, grouped into eight sections.
Contents
- General Introduction
I Fundamentals
- 1 Dielectric and Optical Properties
- 2 Electronic Properties and Quantum Effects
- 3 Mesoscopic Electron Transport
- 4 Spin-Transfer Phenomena
- 5 Organic Molecules ? Electronic Structures, Properties, and Reactions
- 6 Neurons ? The Molecular Basis of Their Electrical Excitability
- 7 Logic Gates and Digital Circuits
II Technology and Analysis
- 8 Advanced Optical and Particle Beam Lithography
- 9 Nanoimprint Lithography
- 10 Analysis on the Nanoscale by Diffraction and Fluorescence Methods
- 11 Scanning Probe Analysis
- 12 Scanning Probe Manipulation
- 13 Bottom-Up Approaches
III Logic Devices
- 14 Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors: Novel Materials and Alternative Concepts
- 15 Nanoelectromechanical Logic Gates
- 16 Single Electron Devices for Logic Applications
- 17 Electron Interference Devices
- 18 Superconductor-based Digital Electronics
- 19 Spintronic Logic Devices
- 20 Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene for Data Processing
- 21 Molecular Electronics
IV Computational Concepts and Systems
- 22 Processor Systems and Fault Tolerant Concepts
- 23 Reconfigurable Nano-Crossbar Architectures
- 24 Artificial Neural Networks
- 25 Principles of Quantum Computation
- 26 Superconducting Qubits
- 27 Spin-based Qubits
V Memory Devices and Storage Systems
- 28 Flash Memory Devices
- 29 Dielectric and Ferroelectric Random Access Memories
- 31 Phase Change Storage Concepts
- 32 Redox-Based Resistive Memories
- 33 Scanning Probe based Storage Systems
- 34 Holographic Data Storage
VI Data Transmission and Interfaces
- 35 Interconnects
- 36 3-D Integration Concepts
- 37 Photonic Networks
- 38 Microwave Communication Systems
- 39 From RFID Technology to Nanomorphic Cells
VII Sensor Arrays and Imaging Systems
- 40 Optical 3-D Time-of-Flight Imaging System
- 41 Infrared Imaging by Uncooled Systems
- 42 Electronic Noses
VIII Displays
- 43 Organic Light Emitting Devices
- 44 Micro-Mirror Displays
- 45 Electronic Paper (EP)
The first two sections are devoted to principles, materials processing and characterization methods. Following sections hold contributions to relevant materials and various devices, computational concepts, storage systems, data transmission, imaging systems and displays.
Each subject area is opened by a tutorial introduction, written by the editor and giving a rich list of references. The following chapters provide a concise yet in-depth description in a given topic. The obvious strength of the book is its encyclopedic character, providing adequate background material instead of just reviewing current trends. The reader benefits from the clear structure which reduces overlap or repetition to a minimum.
This third edition is completely revised and contains to a third absolutely new content ranging from fundamental aspects, now including mesoscopic electron transport, to advanced technological solutions. The second section, which is focused on processing and characterization, holds new chapters on nanoimprint lithography, 3-D integration technology, scanning probe manipulation of materials and bottom-up approaches. The former parts on RAM and Mass Storage Devices now belong to a coupled section with new contributions on floating gate as well as and electrochemical and thermochemical memories. This allows more space for a new section devoted to computational concepts and systems. The part devoted data transmission and interfaces henceforth includes the discussion of interconnects and RFID Technology. The contributions on sensors and imaging systems are substantially updated, and the last part of the book which summarizes various display technologies is complemented by a chapter on micro-mirror displays.
This textbook is primarily aimed at graduate students of physics, electrical engineering and information technology as well as material science. It is equally of interest to professionals wanting a broader overview of this hot topic. Experts might appreciate the book for having quick access to principles as well as a source for getting insight into related fields.
New to This Edition
- End-of-chapter problems to reinforce and apply concepts.
- All chapters are revised.
- Up to 50 percent is substantially updated.
- More than 35 percent new content: seventeen new contributions on:
- Mesoscopic Electron Transport,
- Nanoimprint Lithography,
- 3-D Integration Technology,
- Scanning Probe Manipulation,
- Bottom-Up Approaches,
- NEMS based Devices,
- Spintronic Logic Devices,
- Processor Systems and Fault Tolerance Concepts,
- Crossbar Logic,
- Artificial Neural Networks,
- Principles of Quantum Computation,
- Spin-based Quantum Computation,
- Floating Gate Memories,
- Electrochemical and Thermochemical Memories,
- Interconnects,
- RFID Technology,
- and Micro-Mirror Displays.
About the Authors
- Rainer Waser is Professor of Physics at the Faculty for Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of the RWTH Aachen University and Director at the Institute of Solid State Research (IFF) at the Research Center Juelich, Germany. He received his PhD in Physical Chemistry at the University of Darmstadt and worked at the Philips Research Laboratory, Aachen. In 1992 he was appointed Professor. His research group is focused on fundamental aspects of electronic materials and on such integrated devices as non-volatile memories, specifically ferroelectric memories, logic devices, sensors and actuators. Throughout, he has been collaborating with major semiconductor industries all over the world. Rainer Waser has published about 200 technical papers, edited several books, and holds ten patents. He is spokesman of the program Information Technology with Nanoelectronic Systems within the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. In 2000, Dr. Waser has been honored with the IEEE Ferroelectrics Recognition Award.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 1000 pages
- Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 3 edition (2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 3527409270
- ISBN-13: 978-3527409273
List Price: $110.00