Introduction to solid state physics

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Introduction to solid state physics

Charles Kittel

J. Wiley, c2005

8th ed., international ed

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Note

Chapter 18, Nanostructures, was written by Paul McEuen

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Since the publication of the first edition over 50 years ago, "Introduction to Solid State Physics" has been the standard solid state physics text for physics students. The author's goal from the beginning has been to write a book that is accessible to undergraduates and consistently teachable. The emphasis in the book has always been on physics rather than formal mathematics. With each new edition, the author has attempted to add important new developments in the field without sacrificing the book's accessibility and teachability. A very important chapter on nanophysics has been written by an active worker in the field. This field is the liveliest addition to solid state science during the past ten years. The text uses the simplifications made possible by the wide availability of computer technology. Searches using keywords on a search engine (such as Google) easily generate many fresh and useful references.

Table of Contents

1. Crystal Structure. 2. Wave Diffraction and the Reciprocal Lattice. 3. Crystal Binding. 4. Phonons I. Crystal Vibrations. 5. Phonons II. Thermal Properties. 6. Free Electyron Fermi Gas. 7. Energy Bands. 8. Semiconductor Crystals. 9. Fermi Surfaces and Metals. 10. Superconductivity. 11. Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism. 12. Ferromagnetism and Antiferromagnetism. 13. Magnetic Resonance. 14. Plasmons, Polarons, and Polaritons. 15. Optical Processes and Excitons. 16. Dielectrics and Excitons. 17. Surface and Interface Physics. 18. Nanostrutue Solids. 19. Noncrystalline Solids. 20. Point Defects. 21. Disclocations. 22. Alloys.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA7041212X
  • ISBN
    • 0471680575
  • LCCN
    2004042250
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Hoboken, N.J.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xix, 680 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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