The manual covers the main topics of the course, including the properties of semiconductors, metals, and insulators, the structure of crystalline materials, the basics of quantum mechanics, the theory of solids, and the physics of semimetals. The manual also discusses the physical principles underlying the development of new materials and technologies, such as nanotechnology, superconductivity, and high-temperature superconductivity. Book Description: Physics of Semiconductors and Low-Dimensional Structures Based on Them Author: [Name of the Author] 2011 293 Publisher: [Name of Publisher] The book "Physics of Semiconductors and Low-Dimensional Structures Based on Them" is a comprehensive guide to understanding the fundamental principles of semiconductor materials and their applications in modern technology. The author, an expert in the field of condensed matter physics, provides a detailed overview of the properties of semiconductors, metals, and insulators, as well as the structure of crystalline materials and the basics of quantum mechanics.

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