Steven H. Simon
The Oxford Solid State Basics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199680771
- author:
- Steven H. Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, Usa
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 19 x 1.6 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The study of solids is a rich and exciting branch of physics, presenting fundamental principles and great intellectual breakthroughs. This book presents the topic as an exciting exposition of key ideas and underlying concepts.
The author begins by discussing the Einstein/Debye model of specific heat and the Drude/Sommerfeld theories of electrons in solids, which can be understood without reference to any underlying crystal structure. These theories are then shown to have limitations, leading to a more serious investigation of microscopics.
The book then explores the connection between waves in solids, diffraction experiments, and electron wave diffraction in solids, ultimately leading to the triumph of semiconductor physics and devices. The final section considers magnetism, discussing deeper concepts and the failures of band theory due to electron interaction.
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