Most engineering students approach semiconductor physics with a specific fear: the subject is either too much theoretical physics (Schrödinger’s equation, Brillouin zones) or too much practical circuit design (load lines, biasing). Neamen’s genius lies in his refusal to choose one side.
A new hardcover copy of the 4th or 5th edition typically retails between $150 and $250. For a student already paying for tuition, lab fees, and Arduino kits, that is prohibitive. Semiconductor Physics And Devices - Donald Neamen.pdf