Carbon Nanotube and Graphene Device Physics

The first introductory textbook to explain the properties and performance of practical nanotube devices and related applications.

H.-S. Philip Wong (Author), Deji Akinwande (Author)

9780521519052, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 23 December 2010

262 pages, 125 b/w illus. 10 tables
24.9 x 17.5 x 1.8 cm, 0.66 kg

"Excellent book covering all aspects of carbon nanotube devices from basic quantum physics in solids over material and device physics to applications including interconnects, field effect transistors and sensors. First complete book in an exciting new nanoelectronics field with great potential, intended for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers in the field and professional engineers, enabling them to get an insight in the field or to broaden their competence." Cor Claeys, IMEC, Leuven, Belgium

Explaining the properties and performance of practical nanotube devices and related applications, this is the first introductory textbook on the subject. All the fundamental concepts are introduced, so that readers without an advanced scientific background can follow all the major ideas and results. Additional topics covered include nanotube transistors and interconnects, and the basic physics of graphene. Problem sets at the end of every chapter allow readers to test their knowledge of the material covered and gain a greater understanding of the analytical skill sets developed in the text. This is an ideal textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in semiconductor device physics and nanoelectronics. It is also a perfect self-study guide for professional device engineers and researchers.

1. Brief history of carbon
2. Electrons in solids
3. Graphene bandstructure
4. Carbon nanotube bandstructure
5. Carbon nanotube and graphene equilibrium properties
6. Ideal quantum electronic properties
7. Carbon nanotube interconnects
8. Carbon nanotube field effect transistors
9. Carbon nanotube diodes and capacitors
10. Synthesis and placement of carbon nanotubes
11. Survey of major applications of carbon nanotubes.

Subject Areas: Electronic devices & materials [TJFD], Circuits & components [TJFC], Applied physics [PHV]