Solid State Physics: From the Material Properties of Solids to Nanotechnologies

by David Schmool

Overview

This broad introduction to some of the principal areas of the physical phenomena in solid materials includes the electronic, mechanical, magnetic and optical properties of all materials. These subjects are treated in depth and provide the reader with the tools necessary for an understanding of the varied phenomena of materials. Particular emphasis is given to the reaction of materials to specific stimuli, such as the application of electric and magnetic fields. The final chapter of the book provides a broad introduction to nanotechnologies and uses some of the main tools of solid state physics to explain the behavior of nanomaterials and why they are of importance for future technologies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781942270775
Publisher:	Mercury Learning and Information
Publication date:	08/23/2016
Series:	Essentials of Physics Series
Pages:	628
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Schmool David :

David Schmool completed his doctoral studies at the University of York. He has held research posts in several universities in the UK, Italy, Spain, and France.

Table of Contents

1: Introduction to Solid State Physics
2: Crystallinity in Solids
3: Crystal Structure Determination
4: Imperfections in Crystalline Order
5: Lattice Vibrations
6: Free Electrons in Metals
7: Band Theories of Solids
8: Electron Dynamics and Transport Phenomena
9: Semiconductors
10: Magnetic Materials and Phenomena
11: Superconductivity
12: Dielectric Materials
13: Nanotechnologies and Nanophysics
Appendices