Physics of Nanostructured Solid State Devices introduces readers to theories and concepts such as semi-classical and quantum mechanical descriptions of electron transport, methods for calculations of band structures in solids with applications in calculation of optical constants, and other advanced concepts.  The information presented here will equip readers with the necessary tools to carry out cutting edge research in modern solid state nanodevices.

Charge and Current in Solids: The Classical Drift-Diffusion Model.- Boltzmann Transport: Beyond the Drift-Diffusion Model.- Some Essential Elements of Quantum Mechanics.- Band Structures of Crystalline Solids.- Carrier Scattering in Solids.- Optical Properties of Solids.- Magnetic Field Effects in a Nanostructured Device.- Quantum Transport Formalisms.- Quantum Devices and Mesoscopic Phenomena.