Electronic Properties of Materials

15.12.2002

Englisch

9783642865404

Springer Berlin

Nein

Rolf E. Hummel

Softcover reprint of the original 3rd edition 2001

Taschenbuch

magnetic material, dielectric properties, development, material, electricity, piezoelectricity, photonics

TJF - Elektronik TJFD - Elektronische Geräte und Materialien TDPM - Metallverarbeitung, Metallurgie (Hüttenwesen)

I Fundamentals of Electron Theory.- 1 Introduction.- 2 The Wave-Particle Duality.- Problems.- 3 The Schrödinger Equation.- 3.1. The Time-Independent Schrödinger Equation.- 3.2. The Time-Dependent Schrödinger Equation.- 3.3. Special Properties of Vibrational Problems.- Problems.- 4 Solution of the Schrödinger Equation for Four Specific Problems.- 4.1. Free Electrons.- 4.2. Electron in a Potential Well (Bound Electron).- 4.3. Finite Potential Barrier (Tunnel Effect).- 4.4. Electron in a Periodic Field of a Crystal (the Solid State).- Problems.- 5 Energy Bands in Crystals.- 5.1. One-Dimensional Zone Schemes.- 5.2. One- and Two-Dimensional Brillouin Zones.- 5.3. Three-Dimensional Brillouin Zones.- 5.4. Wigner—Seitz Cells.- 5.5. Translation Vectors and the Reciprocal Lattice.- 5.6. Free Electron Bands.- 5.7. Band Structures for Some Metals and Semiconductors.- 5.8. Curves and Planes of Equal Energy.- Problems.- 6 Electrons in a Crystal.- 6.1. Fermi Energy and Fermi Surface.- 6.2. Fermi Distribution Function.- 6.3. Density of States.- 6.4. Population Density.- 6.5. Complete Density of States Function Within a Band.- 6.6. Consequences of the Band Model.- 6.7. Effective Mass.- 6.8. Conclusion.- Problems.- Suggestions for Further Reading (Part I).- II Electrical Properties of Materials.- 7 Electrical Conduction in Metals and Alloys.- 7.1. Introduction.- 7.2. Survey.- 7.3. Conductivity—Classical Electron Theory.- 7.4. Conductivity—Quantum Mechanical Considerations.- 7.5. Experimental Results and Their Interpretation.- 7.5.1. Pure Metals.- 7.5.2. Alloys.- 7.5.3. Ordering.- 7.6. Superconductivity.- 7.6.1. Experimental Results.- 7.6.2. Theory.- 7.7. Thermoelectric Phenomena.- Problems.- 8 Semiconductors.- 8.1. Band Structure.- 8.2. Intrinsic Semiconductors.- 8.3. Extrinsic Semiconductors.- 8.3.1. Donors and Acceptors.- 8.3.2. Band Structure.- 8.3.3. Temperature Dependence of the Number of Carriers.- 8.3.4. Conductivity.- 8.3.5. Fermi Energy.- 8.4. Effective Mass.- 8.5. Hall Effect.- 8.6. Compound Semiconductors.- 8.7. Semiconductor Devices.- 8.7.1. Metal—Semiconductor Contacts.- 8.7.2. Rectifying Contacts (Schottky Barrier Contacts).- 8.7.3. Ohmic Contacts (Metallizations).- 8.7.4. p—n Rectifier (Diode).- 8.7.5. Zener Diode.- 8.7.6. Solar Cell (Photodiode).- 8.7.7. Avalanche Photodiode.- 8.7.8. Tunnel Diode.- 8.7.9. Transistors.- 8.7.10. Quantum Semiconductor Devices.- 8.7.11. Semiconductor Device Fabrication.- 8.7.12. Digital Circuits and Memory Devices.- Problems.- 9 Electrical Properties of Polymers, Ceramics, Dielectrics, and Amorphous Materials.- 9.1. Conducting Polymers and Organic Metals.- 9.2. Ionic Conduction.- 9.3. Conduction in Metal Oxides.- 9.4. Amorphous Materials (Metallic Glasses).- 9.4.1. Xerography.- 9.5. Dielectric Properties.- 9.6. Ferroelectricity, Piezoelectricity, and Electrostriction.- Problems.- Suggestions for Further Reading (Part II).- III Optical Properties of Materials.- 10 The Optical Constants.- 10.1. Introduction.- 10.2. Index of Refraction, n.- 10.3. Damping Constant, k.- 10.4. Characteristic Penetration Depth, W, and Absorbance, ?.- 10.5. Reflectivity, R, and Transmittance, T.- 10.6. Hagen—Rubens Relation.- Problems.- 11 Atomistic Theory of the Optical Properties.- 11.1. Survey.- 11.2. Free Electrons Without Damping.- 11.3. Free Electrons With Damping (Classical Free Electron Theory of Metals).- 11.4. Special Cases.- 11.5. Reflectivity.- 11.6. Bound Electrons (Classical Electron Theory of Dielectric Materials).- 11.7. Discussion of the Lorentz Equations for Special Cases.- 11.7.1. High Frequencies.- 11.7.2. Small Damping.- 11.7.3. Absorption Near v0.- 11.7.4. More Than One Oscillator.- 11.8. Contributions of Free Electrons and Harmonic Oscillators to the Optical Constants.- Problems.- 12 Quantum Mechanical Treatment of the Optical Properties.- 12.1. Introduction.- 12.2. Absorption of Light by Interband and Intraband Transitions.- 12.3. Optical Spectra of Materials.- 12.4. Dispersion.- Problems.- 13 Applications.- 13.1. Measurement of the Optical Properties.- 13.1.1. Kramers—Kronig Analysis (Dispersion Relations).- 13.1.2. Spectroscopic Ellipsometry.- 13.1.3. Differential Reflectometry.- 13.2. Optical Spectra of Pure Metals.- 13.2.1. Reflection Spectra.- 13.2.2. Plasma Oscillations.- 13.3. Optical Spectra of Alloys.- 13.4. Ordering.- 13.5. Corrosion.- 13.6. Semiconductors.- 13.7. Insulators (Dielectric Materials and Glass Fibers).- 13.8. Emission of Light.- 13.8.1. Spontaneous Emission.- 13.8.2. Stimulated Emission (Lasers).- 13.8.3. Helium—Neon Laser.- 13.8.4. Carbon Dioxide Laser.- 13.8.5. Semiconductor Laser.- 13.8.6. Direct–Versus Indirect–Band Gap Semiconductor Lasers.- 13.8.7. Wavelength of Emitted Light.- 13.8.8. Threshold Current Density.- 13.8.9. Homojunction Versus Heterojunction Lasers.- 13.8.10. Laser Modulation.- 13.8.11. Laser Amplifier.- 13.8.12. Quantum Well Lasers.- 13.8.13. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs).- 13.8.14. Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs).- 13.8.15. Emissive Flat-Panel Displays.- 13.9. Integrated Optoelectronics.- 13.9.1. Passive Waveguides.- 13.9.2. Electro-Optical Waveguides (EOW).- 13.9.3. Optical Modulators and Switches.- 13.9.4. Coupling and Device Integration.- 13.9.5. Energy Losses.- 13.9.6. Photonics.- 13.10. Optical Storage Devices.- 13.11. The Optical Computer.- 13.12. X-Ray Emission.- Problems.- Suggestions for Further Reading (Part III).- IV Magnetic Properties of Materials.- 14 Foundations of Magnetism.- 14.1. Introduction.- 14.2. Basic Concepts in Magnetism.- 14.3. Units.- Problems.- 15 Magnetic Phenomena and Their Interpretation—Classical Approach.- 15.1. Overview.- 15.1.1. Diamagnetism.- 15.1.2. Paramagnetism.- 15.1.3. Ferromagnetism.- 15.1.4. Antiferromagnetism.- 15.1.5. Ferrimagnetism.- 15.2. Langevin Theory of Diamagnetism.- 15.3. Langevin Theory of (Electron Orbit) Paramagnetism.- 15.4. Molecular Field Theory.- Problems.- 16 Quantum Mechanical Considerations.- 16.1. Paramagnetism and Diamagnetism.- 16.2. Ferromagnetism and Antiferromagnetism.- Problems.- 17 Applications.- 17.1. Introduction.- 17.2. Electrical Steels (Soft Magnetic Materials).- 17.2.1. Core Losses.- 17.2.2. Grain Orientation.- 17.2.3. Composition of Core Materials.- 17.2.4. Amorphous Ferromagnetics.- 17.3. Permanent Magnets (Hard Magnetic Materials).- 17.4. Magnetic Recording and Magnetic Memories.- Problems.- Suggestions for Further Reading (Part IV).- V Thermal Properties of Materials.- 18 Introduction.- 19 Fundamentals of Thermal Properties.- 19.1. Heat, Work, and Energy.- 19.2. Heat Capacity, C?.- 19.3. Specific Heat Capacity, c.- 19.4. Molar Heat Capacity, Cv.- 19.5. Thermal Conductivity, K.- 19.6. The Ideal Gas Equation.- 19.7. Kinetic Energy of Gases.- Problems.- 20 Heat Capacity.- 20.1. Classical (Atomistic) Theory of Heat Capacity.- 20.2. Quantum Mechanical Considerations—The Phonon.- 20.2.1. Einstein Model.- 20.2.2. Debye Model.- 20.3. Electronic Contribution to the Heat Capacity.- Problems.- 21 Thermal Conduction.- 21.1. Thermal Conduction in Metals and Alloys—Classical Approach.- 21.2. Thermal Conduction in Metals AlloysMechanical and —Quantum Considerations.- 21.3. Thermal Conduction in Dielectric Materials.- Problems.- 22 Thermal Expansion.- Problems.- Suggestions for Further Reading (Part V).- Appendices.- App. 1. Periodic Disturbances.- App. 2. Euler Equations.- App. 3. Summary of Quantum Number Characteristics.- App. 4. Tables.- App. 5. About Solving Problems and Solutions to Problems.