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.