Edward L. Wolf 
Nanophysics and Nanotechnology 
An Introduction to Modern Concepts in Nanoscience

The long-awaited new edition of the highly successful textbook, which was the first to coherently present in a tutorial fashion the thread of physical concepts that lie at the heart of nanotechnology.
Expanded by around 10-15 %, a completely new section has been added on graphene, covering physical and electrical properties, synthesis and applications, as well as discussions of computer logic devices and silicon technology. There are updates and corrections to every chapter, including the references, while the modern-day examples are chosen to represent important concepts and research tools. Finally, a free solutions manual is available for lecturers.
Well illustrated, including explanatory diagrams to assist in the understanding of scientific principles, this is a self-contained text for upper-level undergraduate engineering or science students looking for a concise, easy-to-read introduction to this fascinating field of research.

Table des matières

Introduction
2. Systematic of Making Things Smaller
3. What are Limits to Smallness?
4. Quantum Nature of the Nanoworld
5. Quantum Consequences for the Macroworld
6. Self-assembled Nanostructures in Nature and Industry
7. Physics-based Experimental Approaches to Nanofabrication and Nanotechnology
8. Quantum Technologies Based on Magnetism, Electron Spin, Superconductivity
9. Silicon Nanoelectonics and Beyond
10. Nanophysics and Nanotechnology of Graphene
11. Looking into the Future

A propos de l’auteur

Edward L. Wolf is Professor of Physics at the Polytechnic Institute of NYU. He is an expert on Nanotechnology, with a research background including Scanning Tunneling Microscopy. He has designed courses and written textbooks on Nanotechnology and Renewable Energy. His teaching includes modern physics, solid state physics, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics. Professor Wolf is the author of more than a hundred papers in solid state physics, scanning tunneling microscopy, electron tunneling spectroscopy and superconductivity. He is Fellow of American Physical Society and received teaching and research awards at NYU Poly.