04010nam a22006135i 4500 978-3-031-67260-6 DE-He213 20251030112906.0 cr nn 008mamaa 240822s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031672606 978-3-031-67260-6 10.1007/978-3-031-67260-6 doi QC610.9-611.8 TJFD5 bicssc SCI077000 bisacsh TJFD thema Khaneja, Navin. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 82717 Electron Waves in Solids [electronic resource] : Exploring the Foundations of Modern Technology / by Navin Khaneja. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024. XI, 142 p. 116 illus., 4 illus. in color. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences, 2197-4179 ; 203 Localized Electron Waves -- Bonding in Solids -- Phonons in Solids -- Electrons in periodic Potential -- Electronic Devices -- Superconductivity -- Electrons in Magnetic Fields -- Magnetism -- Imaging Solids. This book explores the intricate world of electron behavior within solids, revealing them to be waves—a fundamental insight crucial to grasping modern electronics, computing, and solid-state devices. This comprehensive examination elucidates the factors determining material conductivity, distinguishing between conductors, insulators, and semiconductors. Through detailed analysis, the text illuminates the thermal agitation of solids, manifesting as vibrations known as phonons, which impede electron flow and contribute to electrical resistance. Readers gain insight into the production of electronic devices through semiconductor doping, exploring various device types and their functionalities. The book further investigates the temperature-dependent behavior of metal resistance, including the phenomenon of superconductivity, wherein resistance vanishes entirely at low temperatures—a phenomenon comprehensively elucidated within these pages. Moreover, the text unravels the mysteries of magnetism in solids, exploring how certain metals, such as iron, exhibit permanent magnetism. By probing into the underlying causes of magnetism, readers gain a deeper understanding of solid-state physics. Additionally, the book explores imaging techniques such as X-rays, offering insights into how scientists peer inside solids to decipher their internal structures and properties. Geared toward scientists and engineers, the book serves as an indispensable resource for mastering the foundational concepts of solid-state physics—a discipline indispensable to modern technology. Semiconductors. 69883 Solid state physics. Magnetism. 5207 Condensed matter. 66773 Physics. 61293 Astronomy. 72908 Semiconductors. 69883 Electronic Devices. Magnetism. 5207 Structure of Condensed Matter. 70434 Condensed Matter Physics. 71872 Physics and Astronomy. 72910 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031672590 Printed edition: 9783031672613 Printed edition: 9783031672620 Springer Series in Solid-State Sciences, 2197-4179 ; 203 71083 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67260-6 ZDB-2-PHA ZDB-2-SXP 62646 62646