Solid State Physics
Enables readers to easily understand the basics of solid state
physics
Solid State Physics is a successful short textbook that gives a clear
and concise introduction to its subject. The presentation is suitable
for students who are exposed to this topic for the first time. Each
chapter starts with basic principles and gently progresses to more
advanced concepts, using easy-to-follow explanations and keeping
mathematical formalism to a minimum.
This new edition is thoroughly revised, with easier-to-understand
descriptions of metallic and covalent bonding, a straightforward proof
of Bloch's theorem, a simpler approach to the nearly free electron
model, and enhanced pedagogical features, such as more than 100
discussion questions, 70 problems - including problems to train the
students' skills to find computational solutions - and multiple-choice
questions at the end of each chapter, with solutions in the book for
self-training.
Solid State Physics introduces the readers to:
- Crystal structures and underlying bonding mechanisms
- The mechanical and vibrational properties of solids
- Electronic properties in both a classical and a quantum mechanical
picture, with a treatment of the electronic phenomena in metals,
semiconductors and insulators
- More advanced subjects, such as magnetism, superconductivity and
phenomena emerging for nano-scaled solids
For bachelor's students in physics, materials sciences, engineering
sciences, and chemistry, Solid State Physics serves as an introductory
textbook, with many helpful supplementary learning resources included
throughout the text and available online, to aid in reader
comprehension.
