Nonlinear Spatio-Temporal Dynamics and Chaos in Semiconductors [Paperback]

This book brings together concepts from semiconductor physics, nonlinear-dynamics and chaos to examine semiconductor transport phenomena.This book presents modern research results on the overlap between two fields which are currently of great interest: semiconductor physics and chaos theory. Nonlinearities are abundant in modern microelectronics, and this book sheds light upon them from a new, unconventional viewpoint. By bringing together concepts from two different disciplines, it helps reveal the wonders of nonlinearities, instabilities and chaos. Theoretical concepts, computer simulations, and their application at the forefront of modern research form the backbone of this book, which will be of interest to semiconductor physicists and nonlinear scientists alike.This book presents modern research results on the overlap between two fields which are currently of great interest: semiconductor physics and chaos theory. Nonlinearities are abundant in modern microelectronics, and this book sheds light upon them from a new, unconventional viewpoint. By bringing together concepts from two different disciplines, it helps reveal the wonders of nonlinearities, instabilities and chaos. Theoretical concepts, computer simulations, and their application at the forefront of modern research form the backbone of this book, which will be of interest to semiconductor physicists and nonlinear scientists alike.Nonlinear transport phenomena are an increasingly important aspect of modern semiconductor research. This volume deals with complex nonlinear dynamics, pattern formation, and chaotic behavior in such systems. It bridges the gap between two well-established fields: the theory of dynamic systems and nonlinear charge transport in semiconductors. This unified approach helps reveal important electronic transport instabilities. The initial chapters lay a general framework for the theoretical description of nonlinear self-organized spatio-temporal patterns, such as current filaments, lƒŸ