Electronic structure and quantum transport in carbon nanotubes

The electrical properties of various forms of carbon nanotubes are presented with particular emphasis placed on individual multi-wall and single-wall tubes. After a brief survey of the electronic structure of single-wall carbon nanotubes, electronic transport mechanisms are overviewed in relation with the dimensionality of the carbon system. Typical quantum aspects of low temperature electronic conduction for low dimensionality encountered in some carbon nanotubes are discussed