Near-Equilibrium Carrier Transport - Introduction to Bottom-Up Approach

Explore near-equilibrium carrier transport through a comprehensive lecture series that introduces Supriyo Datta's novel bottom-up approach to understanding electronic transport phenomena. Begin with fundamental concepts and progress through a systematic examination of transport mechanisms, starting with general transport models and resistance characteristics from ballistic to diffusive regimes. Delve into thermoelectric effects through both physical intuition and mathematical formalism, then advance to scattering theory and the Boltzmann Transport Equation. Learn practical measurement techniques and extend your understanding to phonon transport before applying these concepts to a detailed case study of graphene. This rigorous approach offers greater physical insight than traditional Drude methods while remaining more accessible than conventional Boltzmann-based treatments, making complex transport physics comprehensible through clear mathematical development and practical applications.