The field of single charge tunneling comprises of phenomena where the tunneling of a microscopic charge, usually carried by an electron or a Cooper pair, leads

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A comprehensive, detailed description of the properties and behaviour of mesoscopic devices.

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This volume includes highlights of the theories and experimental findings that underlie essential phenomena occurring in quantum-based devices and systems as we