Abstract
Alan Wilson was one of the founders of modern theoretical solid-state physics. In two fundamental papers in 1931 he applied band theory to explain the distinction between metals, insulators and semiconductors and to elucidate the mechanism of conduction in semiconductors. These ideas underlie the later invention of the transistor and many of the developments in microelectronics that are revolutionizing today's technology. After World War II, Wilson left academic life to pursue a second, highly distinguished, career in industry.
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