The Physics of Solids / Edition 1

by Richard John Turton

Overview

It covers all of the standard topics in solid state physics, i.e. crystal structure, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and magnetic properties, metals, semiconductors, dielectrics, superconductors and amorphous solids, and also includes an introductory chapter on chemical bonds and a chapter on polymers. The text is largely non-mathematical, but questions are integrated into the text to encourage readers to tackle the problem-solving aspects of the subject. Worked examples and a complete set of detailed solutions are included. More challenging topics (either mathematically or conceptually more difficult) are treated in optional sections.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198503521
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	06/22/2000
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	430
Product dimensions:	9.60(w) x 7.36(h) x 0.93(d)

About the Author

Newcastle University

Table of Contents

1. Bonds between atoms2. Crystals and crystalline solids3. Mechanical properties of solids4. Electrical properties of solids5. Semiconductors6. Semiconductor devices7. Thermal processes8. Magnetic properties9. Superconductivity10. Dielectrics11. Crystallization and amorphous solids12. PolymersFurther readingAppendix A: Introduction to quantum conceptsAppendix B: Relationship between interatomic force and potential energySolutions to exercises