In the summer of 2009, leading professionals from industry, government, and academia gathered for a free-spirited debate on the future trends in microelectronics. This volume represents the summary of their contributions. Providing a cohesive exploration and holistic vision of the field, it features thirty-four chapters from experts all over the world, in far-ranging disciplines within microelectronicsùfrom energy (photovoltaic and otherwise) to semiconductor deviceùbased remote sensing and beyond.<BR><BR>Through detailed examination of the current state of the field and the direction in which it is headed, the contributors answer such questions as:<BR><BR>What is the future beyond shrinking silicon devices and the field-effect transistor principle?<BR><BR>Are alternative materials, ranging from graphene to magnetic semiconductors to chalcogennides, likely to reach technological insertion?<BR><BR>Is there practicality in fashionable topics like quantum computing, synaptic computing, synaptic computing, spintronics, and superconducting computing?<BR><BR>What are the most attractive system applications of optoelectronic hybrids?<BR><BR>Are there green pastures beyond the traditional semiconductor technologies?<BR><BR>Is energy-related research likely to boost the prospects of the microelectronics industry?<BR><BR>By identifying the scenario for the future evolution of microelectronics, this title presents a tremendous opportunity for constructive action on behalf of microelectronics professionals; researchers in communications, solid state physics, electronics and materials science; government policymakers and planners; and investors and consultants. It offers both professionals and students an informed, broad, and forward-looking overview of the entire field.