Future Trends in Microelectronics: Journey into the Unknown

Presents the developments in microelectronic-related fields, with comprehensive insight from a number of leading industry professionals The book presents the future developments and innovations in the developing field of microelectronics. The book s chapters contain contributions from various authors, all of whom are leading industry professionals affiliated either with top universities, major semiconductor companies, or government laboratories, discussing the evolution of their profession. A wide range of microelectronic-related fields are examined, including solid-state electronics, material science, optoelectronics, bioelectronics, and renewable energies. The topics covered range from fundamental physical principles, materials and device technologies, and major new market opportunities. * Describes the expansion of the field into hot topics such as energy (photovoltaics) and medicine (bio-nanotechnology) * Provides contributions from leading industry professionals in semiconductor micro- and nano-electronics * Discusses the importance of micro- and nano-electronics in today s rapidly changing and expanding information society Future Trends in Microelectronics: Journey into the Unknown is written for industry professionals and graduate students in engineering, physics, and nanotechnology.