Solid-State Physics: Introduction to the Theory

by James Patterson, Bernard Bailey

Overview

While the standard solid state topics are covered, the basic ones often have more detailed derivations than is customary (with an empasis on crystalline solids).

Several recent topics are introduced, as are some subjects normally included only in condensed matter physics. Lattice vibrations, electrons, interactions, and spin effects (mostly in magnetism) are discussed the most comprehensively.

Many problems are included whose level is from "fill in the steps" to long and challenging, and the text is equipped with references and several comments about experiments with figures and tables.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783662499948
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	08/23/2016
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2010
Pages:	827
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. The creator of Alex Cross has produced more enduring fictional heroes than any other novelist alive. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Patterson's books have sold more than 300 million copies. Patterson writes full-time and releases new books often, frequently collaborating with other authors. He lives in Florida with his family.

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Hometown:

Palm Beach, Florida

Date of Birth:

March 22, 1947

Place of Birth:

Newburgh, New York

Education:

B.A., Manhattan College, 1969; M.A., Vanderbilt University, 1971

Website:

http://www.jamespatterson.com

Table of Contents

Crystal Binding and Structure.- Lattice Vibrations and Thermal Properties.- Electrons in Periodic Potentials.- The Interaction of Electrons and Lattice Vibrations.- Metals, Alloys, and the Fermi Surface.- Semiconductors.- Magnetism, Magnons, and Magnetic Resonance.- Superconductivity.- Dielectrics and Ferroelectrics.- Optical Properties of Solids.- Defects in Solids.- Current Topics in Solid Condensed–Matter Physics.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews:

"An update to Patterson’s 1971 text, it adds a great deal of modern material, nearing doubling the size of the original. This expansion makes it definitely a candidate for a contemporary class. … the choice of a text for a solid-state physics course, or any other physics-related course, is a personal one. The style of Patterson and Bailey’s Solid-State Physics might well fit that of … physics instructors." (Walter Harrison, Physics Today, January, 2008)

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