Transistor Physics

This book is intended as an introduction to the application of physical theory to the study of semiconductors and transistor devices. The book is based on lecture courses given by the authors to second and third year honours students in the Electronics Department of Southampton University, England....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nichols, K. G.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1966, 1966
Edition:1st ed. 1966
Series:Modern Electrical Studies
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Classical atomic, theory and interatomic binding
  • 2 Quantum mechanics and band theory
  • 3 Statistical mechanics
  • 4 Semiconductors in thermodynamic equilibrium
  • 5 Current flow in semiconductors
  • 6 Semiconductors in non-equilibrium conditions
  • 7 Current flow across semiconductor junctions
  • 8 Minority carrier transistors
  • 9 Space-charge-limited currents in semiconductors and insulators Majority carrier transistors
  • Appendices
  • II Common-emitter characteristics
  • III The transistor as a charge controlled device. Circuit problems