Physics of Semiconductor Devices
by Simon M. Sze, Kwok K. Ng · first published 1981
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…text, but very short and focuses almost exclusively on the quantum aspect without getting too much into the higher level meat of putting it together to form devices. For a comprehensive guide, though, Physics of Semiconductor Devices by Simon M. Sze was my reference bible. It's big and bulky, very heavy on the first principles math and physics, and has everything from quantum to devices and variants on devices.
on “Transparent ceramics made with aluminum” ↗Some books on Semiconductor Devices. Not in any particular order 1. Physics of semiconductor devices by S. M Sze, Kwok K Ng 2. Modern VLSI Devices by Taur and Ning 3. Device electronics for integrated circuits by Muller and Kamins 4. Solid state Devices by Ben. Streetman 5. Advanced Semiconductor Fundamentals…
on “Ask HN: What are the best textbooks in your field of expertise?” ↗"Physics of Semiconductor Devices" was a very useful and clearly-written book I read in the 90s - I must still have my copy somewhere. I didn't know the author had made such groundbreaking discoveries.
on “Legendary Semiconductor Physicist Simon Sze is no more” ↗