Alternatives to Mesoscopic Electronics in Solid State Nanostructures

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The discussion centers on finding alternatives to "Mesoscopic Electronics in Solid State Nanostructures" by Thomas Heinzel for a course in Quantum Electronics. The original book is criticized for its lack of clarity and numerous errors. Participants recommend "Electronic Transport in Mesoscopic Systems" by Supriyo Datta, despite its 1995 publication date, as a more pedagogical option. Additionally, they suggest exploring works by Thomas Ihn and other relevant texts to enhance understanding of the subject.

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  • Understanding of quantum electronics concepts
  • Familiarity with mesoscopic systems
  • Basic knowledge of electronic transport theory
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  • Research "Electronic Transport in Mesoscopic Systems" by Supriyo Datta
  • Explore "Quantum Transport: Introduction to Nanoscience" by Thomas Ihn
  • Investigate "Quantum Mechanics for Engineers" for foundational concepts
  • Review recent publications on mesoscopic electronics for updated theories and experimental data
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Alternatives to "Mesoscopic Electronics in Solid State Nanostructures"

Greetings.

I'm having a course called "Quantum Electronics", and one of the textbooks is "Mesoscopic Electronics in Solid State Nanostructures" by Thomas Heinzel. However, I find the book is often skipping an explanation of the real physics behind different subjects, which makes it kind of hard to learn from. I find the illustrations to be uninformative and the book is generally full of errors and typos in the formulas.

So I'm looking for alternatives to supplement my reading. I have previously been given a few handouts from "Electronic transport in mesoscopic systems" by Supriyo Datta, and it seems much more pedagogical. However, the book is from 1995, so I'm kinda worried that it is outdated.

So, do you guys have experience with Heinzel's book, and do you know of any alternatives that might be more pedagogical and supplement my reading?

Many thanks in advance!
 
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Are in taking a course intended for Physics or Engineering Students ?

Hidden Physics points at engineering.

You may want to try the following book by Thomas Ihn:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0199534438/?tag=pfamazon01-20

If you find Datta's book good then go ahead with it, the basics didn't change much since then, back then (1995) they had the theory but probably not the experimental verification.

You can also check:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521877482/?tag=pfamazon01-20

and

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521896347/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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