Richard J. D. Tilley
Understanding Solids: The Science of Materials
- ISBN 13:
- 9781118423462
- author:
- Richard J. D. Tilley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 189 mm X 246 mm
- Genre:
- Physics, Industrial Engineering & Materials Science, Physics, Industrial Engineering & Materials Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding Solids: The Science of Materials by Richard J. D. Tilley provides a comprehensive introduction to the chemistry and physics of solids, making it an ideal resource for students of material science, engineering, chemistry, and physics. This second edition has been thoroughly updated to include recent developments in fields such as batteries, solar cells, lighting technology, lasers, graphene, carbon nanotubes, and the Fukushima nuclear disaster. The book takes a unique integrated approach, appealing to both science and engineering students alike. It is carefully structured into self-contained chapters, designed to enhance student understanding, with questions that reinforce key concepts. The supplementary website offers additional resources, including PowerPoint slides and problems and solutions. With its focus on the chemistry and physics of solids, this textbook provides a solid foundation for courses in material science, engineering, chemistry, and physics.
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