Nanoelectronics

Paul, D. (2003) Nanoelectronics. In: Encyclopedia of Physical Science and Technology (Third Edition). Academic Press: New York, 285 - 301. ISBN 9780122274107 (doi: 10.1016/B0-12-227410-5/00469-5)

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Abstract

Nanoelectronics is the field of computation and control in the nanometer scale regime (below one thousandth the diameter of a human hair) using the electronic properties of materials. Useful logical computation or storage of information may be achieved by a number of different concepts and devices. Logical circuits may be used for computation, communication, control systems, or storage of information. This article reviews the major nanoelectronic devices, fabrication techniques, and architectures. The devices include silicon transistors, single electron transistors, resonant tunneling diodes, magnetic spin devices, and molecular devices.

Item Type:Book Sections (Encyclopaedia entry)
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Paul, Professor Douglas
Authors: Paul, D.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Research Group:Semiconductor Devices
Publisher:Academic Press
ISBN:9780122274107

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