First provides the necessary background in modern physics and quantum mechanics before covering condensed matter and semiconductors - and how to develop them

Emphasizes the development of ideas and concepts and how they are related

Deepens the understanding of concepts by repetition

Style encourages students to interact more actively with the text

Praised by reviewers for clarity, style and coverage of new technology, e.g. junctions, luminescence, 3D quantum dots

20-30 problems at each chapter end