Electronic Structure And Optical Properties of Semiconductors

by Christian Julien (Author), Alain Mauger (Author), Ashok Vijh (Author), Karim Zaghib (Author)
Includes electrochemistry, materials science, and solid-state physics
Current research on high power Li-ion batteries
Addresses materials for all battery parts
Discusses performance and cost of batteries
Reviews different electrolytes
Details post-spinel technology

Authors: Fischetti, Massimo V., Vandenberghe, William G.
Comprehensive treatment of electronic structure of and transport in solids including nanostructures
Includes a historical perspective on the evolution of quantum theory and how it has shaped our knowledge of electrons in crystals
Rigorous mathematical development is supplemented by numerical and computational methodologies which convey a practical understanding of the challenges and successes of using quantum mechanics for real world applications
Exercises for students, based on homework problems assigned by the authors, and suggested reading will be included

An interested reader will find in the book the description of properties and applications employing organic and inorganic materials, such as different polymers, oxides and semiconductors, as well as the methods of fabrication and analysis of operation and regions of application of modern optoelectronic devices. Accordingly, as with the first book of the collection, this book covers recent achievements by specialists around the world.

Editors: Netzer, Falko P., Fortunelli, Alessandro (Eds.)
Represents one of the first books dealing with oxides as two-dimensional materials
Presents a balanced view of experimental and theoretical aspects of two-dimensional oxide systems
Displays new applications of two-dimensional monoatomic films