Fundamental Physics in Nano-Structured Materials and Devices

March 13, 2008

Mukul Agrawal

Stanford University

www.stanford.edu/~mukul

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Copyright ©2008 by Mukul Agrawal

Table of Contents

Part I Mathematical Tools

1. Abstract Mathematics

Part II Fundamental Physics

1. Symmetries in Physics
2. Is everything linear in quantum physics?
3. Can we postulate quantum physics?
4. Quantum Field Theories (QFT) and Quantum Optics (QED)
5. Quantum Measurements

Part III Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics

1. Equilibrium Quantum Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
2. Irreversible Thermodynamics
3. Statistical QFT - The Non-Equilibrium Quantum Statistical Mechanics

Part IV Device Physics

1. Semi Classical Theory of Transport
2. Quantum Theory of Transport - The Coherent Tarnsport
3. Electronic Band Structure Calculations
4. Device Physics
5. Bipolar Devices

Part V Optoelectronics, Spintronics and Acoustic-Electronics

1. Optical Properties of Materials
2. Magnetic Properties of Materials
3. Electron Spin Resonance