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Summary: Very Good Book for Undergraduate Students!
Review: Although "Semiconductor Physics and Devices" already has 2nd edition, I still perfer to read the first edition. The 2nd edition basically is vert similar to 1st edition, and the only difference is that the author eliminated some sections in 1st edition, especially some quantum physics parts. Propably, the author think that these parts are too hard for EE background students, but, for me, I think that undermines the continuity of the book and makes some confuses for the readers. Thus, I'd like to suggest the beginners to read the first edition if you can get it!
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Summary: A very good book for beginners!
Review: As well known, this book is dedicated for undergraduate semiconductor courses in electrical engineering department.
Most EE students are lack of strong physical background especially quantum physics, so it's usually hard for them to read semiconductor physics. However, this book use much easy way to introduce solid state physics to the beginners. Then, they can follow the sequential chapters to know what the semiconductor physics is and how they work. If someone would like know more knowledge about semiconductor physics, he could take graduate semiconductor coureses or read some advanced semiconductor textbooks.
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Summary: Third semester of crap and counting...
Review: I had the misfortune of using his Electronic Circuit Analysis book my sophomore year. I'm impressed - he's actually managed to write a book that is more worthless! The examples are poor and few and definitions of symbols and constants was almost nonexistent. Get yourself some note cards or you're going to lose hours of your life flipping through this waste of paper.
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Summary: Homework
Review: I like the Physics, and need the information for my homework and i think the Semiconductor Physics and Devices are very important
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Summary: Sad...........just sad
Review: I've seen better explanations of quantum physics written in crayon on bathroom walls. This whole book is horrible. It's the first book I've read where I actually felt more ignorant after I memorized it. If you have a choice, stay as far away from this book as possible.
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Summary: Don't waste your time
Review: Perhaps the worst textbook I have ever had the misfortune to rely upon in an upper division EE class. I'm in my 9th month of using this text and have completed approximately 150 problems as homework assignments and as study for exams.This text lacks clarity, conciseness, logical flow, and is completely unreliable. Specific examples include not just one or two but at least 60 problems with incorrect answers listed in the back of the text, several instances where one paragraph will contradict the previous one, use of unnecessary mathematical notation and improper use of notation, nonconsistent use of notation, physical constants that are blatantly ignored in the text and not fully explained within example problems, and the classic overuse of mathematics in order to circularly justify simple concepts. The problems at the back of each chapter in no way progress or build upon concepts presented within the chapters and also serve to confuse the reader. The distinct impression I'm left with is that the author is unaware of how to present concepts in a consistent and concise manner that actually allows people to learn. The only reason I give this text one star is because amazon won't let me give it zero.
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Summary: a bridge fro mm quantum mechanics to semiconductor electroni
Review: The book is a good introduction to semiconductor electronics. Starting from the basic principles of quantum mechanics, the reader is introduced to some well known problems (potential bariers, wells, etc.). The cristal structures and the motion of electrons in lattices are then presented. The theory of the transport (drift and diffusion of electrons and holes) concludes the statistical mechanics part. Starting from the band models the operation of semiconductor devices (diodes and transistors) is finally presented. The book is a general introduction, but lacks some details and some proofs that would be appropriate for an undergraduate senior class. There are some important typos. A software package is also included. The book is a little overpriced.
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Summary: Third semester of crap and counting...
Review: This book is used at the University of Washington for an upper level senior, lower level graduate course on semiconductor physics. I've found it a good for breakfast reading. It's a well organized and complete reference to many topics. There are lots of equation numbers and the important ones are boxed in blue (for those like that). Don't read cover to cover.
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Summary: organized, easy reference
Review: This book is used at the University of Washington for an upper level senior, lower level graduate course on semiconductor physics. I've found it a good for breakfast reading. It's a well organized and complete reference to many topics. There are lots of equation numbers and the important ones are boxed in blue (for those like that). Don't read cover to cover.
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Summary: A Little Detail Please
Review: This is used for an upper division intro to semi's class at the Univ of MN-Duluth
This book is at best a poor text, but more likely it would be better with a reference book that actually went over the material, and used this as an overview.
I like what other students say about the answers in the back, "If you get that answer, you know your wrong."
Either the author doesn't really want the student to know how to do the material inside, wants an instructor to figure it out and teach it, or just doesn't care.
A poor purchase at 10% of the price.
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