Solid-State Physics: An Introduction to Principles of Materials Science

This new edition of the well—received introduction to solid—state physics provides a comprehensive overview of the basic theoretical and experimental concepts of materials science. Experimental aspects and laboratory details are highlighted in separate panels that enrich text and emphasize recent developments.

Notably, new material in the fourth edition includes sections on important devices, aspects of non—periodic structures of matter, phase transitions, defects, superconductors and nano...