Here, the experienced author, Ed Wolf, introduces the current situation and presents a guide to the new possibilities for computing technology.<br>This textbook is the first to handle those important areas not covered in existing books on nanoelectronics, such as quantum computing and alternative energy technology.<br>Intended to be self-contained for students with two years of calculus-based college physics, with corresponding fundamental knowledge in mathematics, computing and chemistry.<p>Cover graphics: Arindam Bandyopadhyay