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Mesoscopic physics refers to the physics of structures larger than a nanometer (one billionth of a meter) but smaller than a micrometer (one millionth of a meter). This size range is the stage on which the exciting new research on submicroscopic and electronic and mechanical devices is being done. This research often crosses the boundary between physics and engineering, since engineering such tiny electronic components requires a firm grasp of quantum physics. Future applications for this work could include wonders such as microscopic robot surgeons that travel through the blood stream to repair clogged arteries, submicroscopic actuators and builders, and supercomputers that fit on the head of a pin. The world of future is being planned and built by physicists, engineers, and chemists working in the microscopic realm.This book can be used as the main text in a course on mesoscopic physics or as a supplementary text in electronic devices, semiconductor devices, and condensed matter physics courses. For this new edition, the author has substantially updated and modified the bibliography and the material on dephasing and noise in mesoscopic systems. A brief discussion of new nanosystems has been added.

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Author:   Yoseph Imry (Department of Condensed Matter Physics, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Volume:   2
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   0.441kg
ISBN:  

9780199552696

ISBN 10:   019955269
Pages:   254
Publication Date:   09 October 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Preface to the second edition List of symbols 1: Introduction and a brief review of experimental systems 2: Quantum transport, Anderson Localization 3: Dephasing by coupling with the environment, application to Coulomb electron-electron interactions in metals 4: Mesoscopic effects in equilibrium and static properties 5: Quantum interference effects in transport properties, the Landauer formulation and applications 6: The Quantum Hall Effect 7: Mesoscopics with superconductivity 8: Noise in mesoscopic systems 9: Concluding remarks A. The Kubo, linear response, formulation B. The Kubo-Greenwood Conductivity and the Edwards-Thouless Relationships C. The Aharonov-Bohm Effect and the Byers-Yang and Bloch Theorem D. Derivation of matrix elements in the diffusion regime E. Careful treatment of dephasing in 2D conductors at low temperatures F. Anomalies in the density of states (DOS) G. Quasiclassical theory of spectral correlations H. Details of the four-terminal formulation I. Universality of the conductance fluctuations in terms of the universal correlation of transmission eigenvalues J. The conductance of ballistic 'point contacts'

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For researchers and graduate students in physics, chemistry, and electronic and optical engineering, Imry (physics, Weizmann Institute, Israel) explains concepts and tools to investigate systems that fall between the molecular and the bulk--generally a cluster of molecules that acts in many ways like a large molecule but has certain qualities unique to the size range. In particular he shows how the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics and statistical physics appear, and are amenable, to theoretical clarification and experimental examination in mesoscopic systems. --SciTech Book News

For researchers and graduate students in physics, chemistry, and electronic and optical engineering, Imry (physics, Weizmann Institute, Israel) explains concepts and tools to investigate systems that fall between the molecular and the bulk--generally a cluster of molecules that acts in many ways like a large molecule but has certain qualities unique to the size range. In particular he shows how the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics and statistical physics appear, and are amenable, to theoretical clarification and experimental examination in mesoscopic systems. --SciTech Book News<br>

This interesting and relatively brief new book brings the reader into contact with some exciting developments in a very active area of condensed matter physics.It provides a ready reference to the main themes and results and belongs on the desks of all workers in this field. Physics Today Imry takes pains to identify issues that have engendered controversy, such as the correct relation of the Landauer formalism to measured resistances. Physics Today This is an excellent introduction to a new field of physics. It should appeal to teachers looking for a course that crosses the boundaries between traditional courses on statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and solid-state physics. Journal of Statistical Physics Advanced researchers will benefit from Imry's insightful qualitative explanations.A complete and up-to-date list of references provides a starting point for a more detailed understanding. Journal of Statistical Physics

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Professor Andrew Briggs, University of Oxford Dr Oleg Kolosov, University of Lancaster Books by the same author Acoustic Microscopy 1st edition by Briggs. Published: 1992 An Introduction to Scanning Acoustic Microscopy by Briggs. Published: 1985

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