Future Trends in Microelectronics

This seventh volume of Future Trends in Microelectronics summarizes and synthesizes the high-level scientific discussions from top experts in academia, industry, and government. It includes 29 contributor chapters covering everything from new physical principles (quantum computing, topological insulators) to new materials (extreme electron concentration oxides, terahertz plasmas) to emerging device technologies (embedded magnetic memories, high-performance light emitting diodes). This holistic vision of semiconductor microelectronics enables readers to move forward with research in an informed, efficient, and profitable manner.