Fundamentals of Condensed Matter and Crystalline Physics: An Introduction for Students of Physics and Materials Science

ISBN-13: 9781107017108 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 418 str.

David L. Sidebottom

Opis

Brings together traditional solid state physics and contemporary condensed matter physics, providing an up-to-date, concise introduction for undergraduate students.

Recenzje

'I was instantly attracted to this book … [it] has a lot to commend it.' Moreton Moore, Crystallography Reviews

Spis treści

Part I. Structure: 1. Crystal structure; 2. Amorphous structure; 3. Bonds and cohesion; 4. Magnetic structure; Part II. Scattering: 5. Scattering theory; 6. Scattering by crystals; 7. Scattering by amorphous matter; 8. Self-similar structures and liquid crystals; Part III. Dynamics: 9. Liquid dynamics; 10. Crystal vibrations; 11. Thermal properties; 12. Electrons: the free electron model; 13. Electrons: band theory; 14. Bulk dynamics and response; Part IV. Transitions: 15. Introduction to phase transitions; 16. Percolation theory; 17. Mean field theory and renormalization; 18. Superconductivity; Appendices; Index.