Low-dimensional solids are of fundamental interest in materials science. Written not only for the expert, this book explains the most important concepts behind the physics of low-dimensional systems. In addition, it features a survey of the most attractive one-dimensional systems and discusses their present and emerging applications in molecular electronics.
Topics include:
? Electron transport in organic conductors, semiconductors and superconductors
? Bond percolation
? Electrons at surfaces and interfaces
? Solitons and polarons
? The Peierls' transition
? Charge-density waves
? Quantum wires and quantum dots
Chemists, polymer and materials scientists as well as students will find this book a very readable introduction to the solid-state physics of electronic materials.
