Electron Scattering Theory for Ordered and Disordered Matter

by P. Weinberger

Overview

This new text approaches the problem of the electronic structure of solid matter in terms of multiple scattering theory. It includes a short review of local density functional theories, taking the reader step-by-step through the properties of Schrodinger and Dirac Hamiltonians for a central field, and resolvents and Green functions. Ordered and disordered systems are considered, along with non-relativistic and relativistic schemes. Also discussed are the direct applications of multiple scattering to important aspects of materials science such as band structure spectography, Fermi energy related properties, and the present understanding of magnetic systems. An ideal resource for solid state physicists and materials scientists, this work may also serve as a text for graduate-level students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198520252
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	03/22/1990
Series:	International Series of Monographs on Physics , #78
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.31(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.82(d)

About the Author

Technical University of Vienna; and Center for Materials Science, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Local Density Functional Theories3. Schrodinger and Dirac Hamiltonians for a Central Field4. Resolvents and Green Functions5. Single-Site Scattering6. Multiple Scattering7. Multiple Scattering Theory for Disordered Systems—The Coherent Potential Approximation8. Special Densities9. Some Illustrations10. Charge Self-Consistency and Total Energies11. Applications of Multiple Scattering I: Band Structure Spectroscopy12. Applications of Multiple Scattering II: Physical and Transport Properties Related to the Fermi Energy13. Applications of Multiple Scattering III: Ferromagnetic Alloys and Finite Temperature Magnetism