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OverviewThis book is intended as an introduction to the application of physical theory to the study of semiconductors and transistor devices. The book is based on lecture courses given by the authors to second and third year honours students in the Electronics Department of Southampton University, England. Some elementary knowledge of physics, circuit theory, and vector methods is assumed. The book deals almost exc1u sively with the theoretical aspects, but references are given to experi mental work. The first two chapters discuss c1assical atomic theory and quantum mechanical applications to electron energy levels in atoms, in particular the hydrogen atom, and in one-dimensional crystalline solids leading to the distinctions between metals, insulators, and semiconductors. Chapter 3 deals with statistical mechanics in some detail, so that the reader can appreciate the historical background leading to the Fermi Dirac statistics for electrons in metals and semiconductors, and in chapter 4 these statistics are applied to determine the current carrier density in various types of semiconductor. Equations for drift and diffusion currents are obtained in chapter 5, and the results applied to uiliform and graded impurity semiconductors in chapter 6. Current flow across p-n junctions is analysed in chapter 7, and the p-n-p transistor theory is developed in chapter 8. The discussion is limited to p-n-p transistors, but similar results apply for the n-p-n transistor. Full Product DetailsAuthor: K. G. Nichols , E. V. VernonPublisher: Chapman and Hall Imprint: Chapman and Hall Edition: 1966 ed. Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.378kg ISBN: 9780412210808ISBN 10: 0412210800 Pages: 332 Publication Date: 26 April 1973 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1 Classical atomic, theory and interatomic binding.- 2 Quantum mechanics and band theory.- 3 Statistical mechanics.- 4 Semiconductors in thermodynamic equilibrium.- 5 Current flow in semiconductors.- 6 Semiconductors in non-equilibrium conditions.- 7 Current flow across semiconductor junctions.- 8 Minority carrier transistors.- 9 Space-charge-limited currents in semiconductors and insulators Majority carrier transistors.- Appendices.- II Common-emitter characteristics.- III The transistor as a charge controlled device. Circuit problems.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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