Introduction to Quantum Nanotechnology: A Problem Focused Approach

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Duncan G. Steel (Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Physics, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Physics, University of Michigan)

Introduction to Quantum Nanotechnology

A Problem Focused Approach

Duncan G. Steel (Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Physics, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Physics, University of Michigan)

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Oxford University Press
14 May 2021

Mathematics & Sciences; States of matter; Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory); Nanotechnology

Quantum is rapidly emerging as a game-changer in technology.

The end of Moore's Law for exponential growth is rapidly approaching and engineers and physicist alike are looking at moving past the classical limitations of modern technology and are exploring the new opportunities that quantum behaviour creates in sensing, metrology, communications and information processing.

This book serves as introduction to quantum theory with emphasis on dynamical behaviour and applications of quantum mechanics, with minimal discussion of formalism. The goal is to help students begin to learn the tools for a quantum toolbox they will need to work in this area.

It is aimed at upper level undergraduates and first year graduate students and assumes the reader has not had any training in quantum mechanics beyond what might be encountered in two semesters of introductory physics.

The language of quantum is mathematics and builds on what is covered in typically the first two years.

The first six chapters introduce Schrödinger's equation and develop the quantized description of common systems that exist in real space like a vibrator, nano-particles, atoms, crystals, etc.

Beginning in Ch. 7 and for the remaining nine chapters, the focus is primarily on dynamical behaviour and how to think about real quantum systems.

Spin, the quantized electromagnetic field, dissipation, loss and spontaneous emission, are discussed as well as quantum optics and the operator equations for common two-state systems such as the quantum flip flop and the density matrix equations.

The book is structured so that a two semester course sequence is possible or a single semester course with options discussed in the preface to set different learning objectives.

Even a one semester course based on this text covers much more material than a typical upper quantum course for undergraduates in physics, but at the expense of more detailed discussions about solutions to various differential equations such as for angular momentum and the hydrogen atom or band theory for semiconductors.

By: Duncan G. Steel (Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Professor of Physics Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Professor of Physics University of Michigan)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 247mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 846g
ISBN: 9780192895080
ISBN 10: 0192895087
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 14 May 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Duncan G. Steel, The Robert J. Hiller Professor, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Physics, The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. PhD in 1976 in Electrical and Nuclear Science, University of Michigan. Guggenheim Fellow (1999), APS Isakson Prize (2010), Elected Fellow of APS, OSA, and IEEE. 10 years at Hughes Research Laboratories (senior staff physicist), faculty at the University of Michigan (1985-), Area Chair for Optics and Director of the Optical Sciences Laboratory 1988-2007, Director of Biophysics 2007-2009.

Reviews for Introduction to Quantum Nanotechnology: A Problem Focused Approach

This book presents a combination of quantum physics and nanotechnology which is appealing and quite distinctive. The author has a huge amount of experience in presenting the material in the book to an undergraduate audience, and in working with the same range of ideas in a research context. The nature of the presentation of the material reflects this experience. * Richard Phillips, University of Cambridge * Duncan Steel has written an excellent textbook for intermediate engineering students, based on his experience in teaching classes in the area of quantum mechanics for engineers and in mentoring research students in the basic physics issues in quantum technology. His selection of topics is right on the mark. His consideration for the accessibility by the students is detailed, valuable and quite rare. The book has a lot of appeal. * Lu J. Sham, University of California at San Diego *