Tensor Properties of Crystals

by D Lovett

Overview

The use of single crystals for scientific and technological applications is now widespread in solid-state physics, optics, electronics, materials science, and geophysics. An understanding of the variation of physical properties with crystalline direction is essential to maximize the performance of solid-state devices.

Written from a physical viewpoint and avoiding advanced mathematics, Tensor Properties of Crystals provides a concise introduction to the tensor properties of crystals at a level suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. While retaining the successful basic format of the well-known first edition, this second edition brings the material up to date with the latest developments in nonlinear optics and modulated structures. Because of the increasing importance of nonlinear optics, a new chapter on optoelectronics has been added. This edition also includes a short discussion on incommensurate modulated structures in the final chapter because they are relevant to high temperature superconductors and to ferroelectric and ferromagnetic materials. The book extensively contains diagrams, worked examples, and problems with answers throughout.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351411585
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	05/04/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

David Lovett was a lecturer in Physics for nearly forty years at Essex University and is now visiting teaching fellow and director of the Physics Centre. He is also an associate lecturer with the Open University. For many years he was an awarder and moderator with the Oxford and Cambridge Examination Board. He is the author of a number of books and has published a wide range of research papers.

Table of Contents

Crystals and crystal symmetry. Introducing tensors. Second-rank tensors-conductivity. Fourth-rank tensors-elasticity. Crystal optics. Axial tensors. Further tensor applications. Appendices. References. Answers to problems. Index.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for the first edition
"An excellent introduction to the use of tensors in solid state physics…extremely good value for money."
-Australian & New Zealand Physicist

"Simple and clear presentation…suitable for teaching crystal physics as a subsidiary subject."
-Crystal Research and Technology

"The book provides a concise introduction to the tensor properties of crystals at a level suitable for advanced undergraduate students."
-Zentralblatt, vol. 988

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