Introduction to Electronic Materials and Devices

This textbook provides an accessible introduction to electronic materials and devices for undergraduate engineering students with no prior coursework in electromagnetism and modern physics. It covers waves, quantum mechanics, electrons in materials, and modern topics such as magnetic, spintronic, and superconducting materials and devices. The last chapter presents novel applications of materials, including dielectric materials, liquid crystals, and organic conductors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 508 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive textbook provides a solid foundation in electronic materials and devices for undergraduate engineering students with no prior background in electromagnetism and modern physics. The book begins by introducing the fundamental concepts of waves and quantum mechanics, emphasizing the physical principles underlying the properties of materials and the operational principles of devices. Subsequent chapters delve into the realm of electrons in materials, covering key physical properties and conduction mechanisms in semiconductors, their applications in diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits. The book also explores a wide range of modern topics, including magnetic, spintronic, and superconducting materials and devices, optoelectronic and photonic devices, as well as the light-emitting diode, solar cells, and various types of lasers. The final chapter presents a diverse array of materials with specific novel applications, such as dielectric materials used in electronics and photonics, liquid crystals, and organic conductors used in video displays, and superconducting devices for quantum computing.

Written in a clear and concise manner, with compelling illustrations and chapter-end problems, Rezendes Introduction to Electronic Materials and Devices serves as an invaluable companion to any undergraduate program in electrical and computer engineering. Additionally, students specializing in physics or materials science will find this textbook particularly useful due to its timely and comprehensive coverage of advanced devices, materials, and applications.

Weight: 951g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030817718
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022