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Semiconductors and the Information Revolution

Magic Crystals that made IT Happen

By: John W. Orton

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Semiconductors and the Information Revolution

Magic Crystals that made IT Happen

By: John W. Orton

Semiconductors and the Information Revolution sets out to explain the development of modern electronic systems and devices from the viewpoint of the semiconductor materials (germanium, silicon, gallium arsenide and many others) which made them possible. It covers the scientific understanding of these materials and its intimate relationship with their technology and many applications. It began with Michael Faraday, took off in a big way with the invention of the transistor at Bell Labs in 1947 and is still burgeoning today. It is a story to match any artistic or engineering achievement of man and this is the first time it has been presented in a style suited to the non-specialist. It is written in a lively, non-mathematical style which brings out the excitement of discovery and the fascinating interplay between the demands of system pull and technological push. It also looks at the nature of some of the personal interactions which helped to shape the modern technological world. An introductory chapter illustrates just how dependent we are on modern electronic systems and explains the significance of semiconductors in their development. It also provides, in as painless a way as possible, a necessary understanding of semiconductor properties in relation to these applications. The second chapter takes up the historical account and ends with some important results emerging from the Second World War – including its effect on the organisation of scientific research. Chapter three describes the world-shaking discovery of the transistor and some of the early struggles to make it commercially viable, including the marketing of the first transistor radio. In chapter four we meet the integrated circuit which gave shape to much of our modern life in the form of the personal computer (and which gave rise to a famously long-running patent war!). Later chapters cover the application of compound semiconductors to light-emitting devices, such as LEDs and lasers, and light detecting devices such as photocells. We learn how these developments led to the invention of the CD player and DVD recorder, how other materials were applied to the development of sophisticated night vision equipment, fibre optical communications systems, solar photovoltaic panels and flat panel displays. Similarly, microwave techniques essential to our modern day love of mobile phoning are seen to depend on clever materials scientists who, not for the first time, "invented" new semiconductors with just the right properties. Altogether, it is an amazing story and one which deserves to be more widely known. Read this book and you will be rewarded with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the technological revolution which shapes so many aspects of our lives. - A historical account of the development of semiconductor physics, devices and applications from the nineteenth century to the present day - Coverage of the importance of material quality and its relation to the physics of the devices - Presented in a strictly non-mathematical and anecedotal way, to appeal to a wide audience - Provides the broad sweep of science history

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Academic Press

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0080963900

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The Story of Semiconductors

By: John W. Orton

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By: John W. Orton

The book provides an overview of the fascinating spectrum of semiconductor physics, devices and applications, presented from a historical perspective. It covers the development of the subject from its inception in the early nineteenth century to the recent millennium. Written in a lively, informal style, it emphasizes the interaction between pure scientific push and commercial pull, on the one hand, and between basic physics, materials, and devices, on the other. It also sets the various device developments in the context of systems requirements and explains how such developments met wide ranging consumer demands. It is written so as to appeal to students at all levels in physics, electrical engineering, and materials science, to teachers, lecturers, and professionals working in the field, as well as to a non-specialist scientific readership.

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OUP Oxford

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019156544X

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9780191565441

The American Postal Network, 1792-1914 Vol 4

By: Richard R John

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The American Postal Network, 1792-1914 Vol 4

By: Richard R John

By covering both administrative and non-administrative aspects of the postal network, this four-volume reset edition shows how this system was part of a larger network which included different modes of transport and communication (steamboats, railroads, telegraphs) as well as political parties (the Democrats, Whigs and Republicans).

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561

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Taylor & Francis

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1040251056

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9781040251058

Social Media Marketing For Dummies eBook Set

By: John Haydon,Kelby Carr,Jesse Stay

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Social Media Marketing For Dummies eBook Set

By: John Haydon,Kelby Carr,Jesse Stay

Three complete e-books on Social Media Marketing for one low price! This unique value-priced e-book set brings together three bestselling For Dummies books in a single e-book file. Including a comprehensive table of contents and the full text of each book, complete with cover, this e-book mega-bundle helps you learn to use Facebook, Google+, and Pinterest to enhance your marketing efforts. Best of all, you'll pay less than the cost of each book purchased separately. You'll get the complete text of: Facebook Marketing For Dummies, which helps you to Create, administer, and customize your Page Build your fan base Integrate Facebook with other marketing plans and measure results Promote your Page using events, contests, and polls Google+ Marketing For Dummies, which shows you how to Create your account and set up your brand profile Use Circles, craft targeted messages, and build relationships with Hangouts Discover content and the value of the +1 button Launch a product or promote an event with Google+ Pinterest Marketing For Dummies, which explains how to Seek an invitation and set up your account Name and organize your boards, pin, comment, and like Run contests, launch or test products, and humanize your brand Showcase your personality through pins and build a community About the Authors John Haydon, author of Facebook Marketing For Dummies, founded Inbound Zombie, a new media marketing consultancy focused on nonprofits. Jesse Stay, author of Google+ Marketing For Dummies, is a social media technologist, consultant, and developer. Kelby Carr, author of Pinterest Marketing For Dummies, is the founder and CEO of Type-A Parent, a social network, annual conference, and online magazine-style blog for moms and dads.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118604571

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9781118604571

The Story of Semiconductors

By: John W. Orton

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By: John W. Orton

The book provides an overview of the fascinating spectrum of semiconductor physics, devices and applications, presented from a historical perspective. It covers the development of the subject from its inception in the early nineteenth century to the recent millennium. Written in a lively, informal style, it emphasizes the interaction between pure scientific push and commercial pull, on the one hand, and between basic physics, materials, and devices, on the other. It also sets thevarious device developments in the context of systems requirements and explains how such developments met wide ranging consumer demands. It is written so as to appeal to students at all levels in physics, electrical engineering, and materials science, to teachers, lecturers, and professionals workingin the field, as well as to a non-specialist scientific readership.

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Oxford University Press

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0198530838

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9780198530831

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Semiconductors and the Information Revolution

Semiconductors and the Information Revolution

The Story of Semiconductors

The Story of Semiconductors

The American Postal Network, 1792-1914 Vol 4

The American Postal Network, 1792-1914 Vol 4

Social Media Marketing For Dummies eBook Set

Social Media Marketing For Dummies eBook Set

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The Story of Semiconductors

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