Solid State Good Solid State Physics book for Undergrads

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For those seeking a comprehensive understanding of the physics behind pn-junction diodes, "The Oxford Solid State Basics" by Steven H. Simon is highly recommended. The book provides clear explanations that go beyond the ideal diode model, making it suitable for characterizing and modeling diodes more accurately. Additionally, the author offers free online lectures that complement the book, enhancing the learning experience. For further resources, a link to additional materials on lasers is also shared, which may be of interest to readers.
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I need a book that explains the physics of pn-junction diodes. Really any reference that can help me characterize or model a diode slightly better than the ideal case.
 
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Definitely "The Oxford Solid State Basics", by Steven H. Simon.
Amazing book, explains it all very well and, best of all, the author has free lectures online where he goes over the book :
Definitely recommend it, had a great time learning from it.
 
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