Starting from a brush-up of the basic quantum mechanics and materials science, the book helps to gradually build up understanding of the various effects of quantum confinement, optical-electronic properties of nanoparticles and major nanomaterials.

Introduction to Nanotechnology.- Fundamentals of Quantum Theory.- Basic Solid State Physics.- Quantum Nanoengineering.- Quantum Effect on Properties of Nanomaterials.- Advanced Characterization Techniques.- Nanoscale MOSFET: MOS Transistor as Basic Building Block.- Nanoscale FET: Challenges and Solution Approaches.- Applications of nanotechnology in next-generation non-volatile memories.- Nanocrystalline Thin Film Gas Sensors.- Graphene as Future Interconnect Material for Green Chip Technology. Basic Solid State Physics.- Quantum Nanoengineering.- Quantum Effect on Properties of Nanomaterials.- Advanced Characterization Techniques.- Nanoscale MOSFET: MOS Transistor as Basic Building Block.- Nanoscale FET: Challenges and Solution Approaches.- Applications of nanotechnology in next-generation non-volatile memories.- Nanocrystalline Thin Film Gas Sensors.- Graphene as Future Interconnect Material for Green Chip Technology.

This books covers the basics of nanotechnology and provides a solid understanding of the subject. Starting from a brush-up of the basic quantum mechanics and materials science, the book helps to gradually build up understanding of the various effects of quantum confinement, optical-electronic properties of nanoparticles, and major nanomaterials. The book covers the various physical, chemical and hybrid methods of nanomaterial synthesis and nanofabrication as well as advanced characterization techniques. It includes chapters on the various applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology. It is written in a simple form, making it useful for students of physical and material sciences.

Content useful for undergraduate as well as graduate students Provides a solid understanding of the nanotechnology subject Covers fundamentals as well as applications of nanotechnology Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras