Author: Raphael Tsu File Type: pdf Superlattice to Nanoelectronics provides a historical overview of the early work performed by Tsu and Esaki, to orient those who want to enter into this nanoscience. It describes the fundamental concepts and goes on to answer many questions about todays Nanoelectronics. It covers the applications and types of devices which have been produced, many of which are still in use today. This historical perspective is important as a guide to what and how technology and new fundamental ideas are introduced and developed. The author communicates a basic understanding of the physics involved from first principles, whilst adding new depth, using simple mathematics and explanation of the background essentials. Topics covered include Introductory materials Superlattice, Bloch oscillations and transport Tunneling in QWs to QDs Optical properties optical transitions, size dependent dielectric constant, capacitance and doping * Quantum devices New approaches without doping and heterojunctions - quantum confinement via geometry and multipole electrodes. Issues of robustness, redundancy and IO. Researchers, course students and research establishments should read this book, written by the leading expert in nanoelectronics and superlattices. ullThe Author is one of the founders of the field of superlattices llThe FIRST historical overview of the field llProvides a basic understanding of the physics involved from first principles, whilst adding new depth, using simple mathematics and explanation of the background essentialslul**

Author: Robin R. Mundill File Type: pdf This book examines the Jewish community in England from 1262 to 1290, during the reign of Edward I. Commencing with a survey of the historiography and heritage of medieval Anglo-Jewry, the book analyzes the Jews financial value to the Crown and indicates that after 1275 some may have diversified into commodity broking. A further chapter examines the varying fortunes of seven provincial communities, which is followed by the most comprehensive study of debtors to Jews to date, showing the wider impact of Jewish lending. Finally, the reasons behind one of the first European expulsions of the Jews are considered in depth.Review...Mundills new study of the background of the expulsion of the jews from England in 1290 is set to become, and remain, the standard work on the subject. W.M. Ormrod, AlbionIn this new volume, Robin Mundill, a British novelist, provides a fresh look at medieval Anglo-Jewry and roots the expulsion in the political, constitutional, and religious context of 13th century Britain. Jewish Book WorldMundills book most decidedly ought to find its way onto the shelves of university libraries, for it will provide students with a vigorous, well-informed, and comprehensive review of the historiography of the Anglo-Jewish communities of later medieval England. American Historical Review...the reasons behind one of the first European expulsions of the Jews are considered in depth. SHOFARNot only historians but also the average reader will enjoy this fresh look at one of the most critical periods in English medieval history. Speculum-a Jrnl of Medieval Studies Book DescriptionThis book examines the Jewish community in England from 1262 to 1290, during the reign of Edward I. Commencing with a survey of the historiography and heritage of medieval Anglo-Jewry, the book analyses the Jews financial value to the Crown and indicates that after 1275 some may have diversified into commodity broking. A further chapter examines the varying fortunes of seven provincial communities, which is followed by the most comprehensive study of debtors to Jews to date, showing the wider impact of Jewish lending. Finally, the reasons behind one of the first European expulsions of the Jews are considered in depth.