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This is arguably the most vital section of the book. Unlike a pure physics textbook, Streetman does not get lost in mathematical abstraction. He introduces the concept of the wave function and quantized energy states specifically to explain how electrons move (or don't move) through a solid. This section explains band theory —the difference between a conductor, an insulator, and a semiconductor. Without this foundation, the operation of a transistor is magic; with it, the operation is logical.

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