Nanoelectronics and Device Physics

Nanoelectronics and Device Physics examines emerging nanoscale electronic devices and post-silicon technologies reshaping semiconductor industry. The text surveys advanced materials and device architectures including carbon nanotubes, graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, and molecular electronics that may succeed conventional silicon technology. Through systematic progression from electronic transport fundamentals to advanced nanodevice physics, the material demonstrates how quantum effects dominate nanoscale device operation. Each chapter combines solid-state physics theory with cutting-edge device applications, exploring fabrication challenges and performance characteristics. Topics encompass quantum transport, ballistic conduction, single-electron transistors, spintronics, neuromorphic computing, and quantum computing device physics. The book examines both near-term evolutionary technologies and long-term revolutionary approaches for continuing electronics miniaturization. Foundational coverage prepares readers for specialized nanoelectronics research while maintaining accessibility for diverse backgrounds. This resource serves graduate students entering nanoelectronics research, semiconductor engineers developing next-generation devices, materials scientists exploring electronic applications, and physicists investigating quantum transport phenomena. Through comprehensive treatment balancing fundamental physics with technological applications, the text develops expertise essential for advancing nanoelectronics research and post-silicon device development.