This __Second Edition__ presents an updated review of the whole field of condensed matter physics. It consolidates new and classic topics from disparate sources, teaching not only about the effective masses of electrons in semiconductor crystals and band theory, but also about quasicrystals, dynamics of phase separation, why rubber is more floppy than steel, granular materials, quantum dots, Berry phases, the quantum Hall effect, and Luttinger liquids.Content: Chapter 1 The Idea of Crystals (pages 3–16): Chapter 2 Three?Dimensional Lattices (pages 17–41): Chapter 3 Scattering and Structures (pages 43–75): Chapter 4 Surfaces and Interfaces (pages 77–95): Chapter 5 Beyond Crystals (pages 97–152): Chapter 6 The Free Fermi Gas and Single Electron Model (pages 155–173): Chapter 7 Non–Interacting Electrons in a Periodic Potential (pages 175–206): Chapter 8 Nearly Free and Tightly Bound Electrons (pages 207–232): Chapter 9 Electron–Electron Interactions (pages 233–264): Chapter 10 Realistic Calculations in Solids (pages 265–292): Chapter 11 Cohesion of Solids (pages 295–319): Chapter 12 Elasticity (pages 321–329): Chapter 13 Phonons (pages 341–378): Chapter 14 Dislocations and Cracks (pages 379–411): Chapter 15 Fluid Mechanics (pages 413–449): Chapter 16 Dynamics of Bloch Electrons (pages 453–481): Chapter 17 Transport Phenomena and Fermi Liquid Theory (pages 483–521): Chapter 18 Microscopic Theories of Conduction (pages 523–566): Chapter 19 Electronics (pages 567–608): Chapter 20 Phenomenological Theory (pages 611–631): Chapter 21 Optical Properties of Semiconductors (pages 633–657): Chapter 22 Optical Properties of Insulators (pages 659–687): Chapter 23 Optical Properties of Metals and Inelastic Scattering (pages 689–720): Chapter 24 Classical Theories of Magnetism and Ordering (pages 723–758): Chapter 25 Magnetism of Ions and Electrons (pages 759–795): Chapter 26 Quantum Mechanics of Interacting Magnetic Moments (pages 797–838): Chapter 27 Superconductivity (pages 839–894):
Now updated—the leading single-volume introduction to solid state and soft condensed matter physics
This Second Edition of the unified treatment of condensed matter physics keeps the best of the first, providing a basic foundation in the subject while addressing many recent discoveries. Comprehensive and authoritative, it consolidates the critical advances of the past fifty years, bringing together an exciting collection of new and classic topics, dozens of new figures, and new experimental data.
This updated edition offers a thorough treatment of such basic topics as band theory, transport theory, and semiconductor physics, as well as more modern areas such as quasicrystals, dynamics of phase separation, granular materials, quantum dots, Berry phases, the quantum Hall effect, and Luttinger liquids. In addition to careful study of electron dynamics, electronics, and superconductivity, there is much material drawn from soft matter physics, including liquid crystals, polymers, and fluid dynamics.
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Provides frequent comparison of theory and experiment, both when they agree and when problems are still unsolved
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Incorporates many new images from experiments
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Provides end-of-chapter problems including computational exercises
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Includes more than fifty data tables and a detailed forty-page index
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Offers a solutions manual for instructors
Featuring 370 figures and more than 1, 000 recent and historically significant references, this volume serves as a valuable resource for graduate and undergraduate students in physics, physics professionals, engineers, applied mathematicians, materials scientists, and researchers in other fields who want to learn about the quantum and atomic underpinnings of materials science from a modern point of view.
Now updated—the leading single-volume introduction to solid state and soft condensed matter physics This Second Edition of the unified treatment of condensed matter physics keeps the best of the first, providing a basic foundation in the subject while addressing many recent discoveries. Comprehensive and authoritative, it consolidates the critical advances of the past fifty years, bringing together an exciting collection of new and classic topics, dozens of new figures, and new experimental data. This updated edition offers a thorough treatment of such basic topics as band theory, transport theory, and semiconductor physics, as well as more modern areas such as quasicrystals, dynamics of phase separation, granular materials, quantum dots, Berry phases, the quantum Hall effect, and Luttinger liquids. In addition to careful study of electron dynamics, electronics, and superconductivity, there is much material drawn from soft matter physics, including liquid crystals, polymers, and fluid dynamics. Provides frequent comparison of theory and experiment, both when they agree and when problems are still unsolved Incorporates many new images from experiments Provides end-of-chapter problems including computational exercises Includes more than fifty data tables and a detailed forty-page index Offers a solutions manual for instructors Featuring 370 figures and more than 1,000 recent and historically significant references, this volume serves as a valuable resource for graduate and undergraduate students in physics, physics professionals, engineers, applied mathematicians, materials scientists, and researchers in other fields who want to learn about the quantum and atomic underpinnings of materials science from a modern point of view. This Second Edition Presents An Updated Review Of The Whole Field Of Condensed Matter Physics. It Consolidates New And Classic Topics From Disparate Sources, Teaching Not Only About The Effective Masses Of Electrons In Semiconductor Crystals And Band Theory, But Also About Quasicrystals, Dynamics Of Phase Separation, Why Rubber Is More Floppy Than Steel, Granular Materials, Quantum Dots, Berry Phases, The Quantum Hall Effect, And Luttinger Liquids-- Front Matter -- Atomic Structure. The Idea Of Crystals -- Three-dimensional Lattices -- Scattering And Structures -- Surfaces And Interfaces -- Beyond Crystals -- Electronic Structure. The Free Fermi Gas And Single Electron Model -- Non6interacting Electrons In A Periodic Potential -- Nearly Free And Tightly Bound Electrons -- Electron6electron Interactions -- Realistic Calculations In Solids -- Mechanical Properties. Cohesion Of Solids -- Elasticity -- Phonons -- Dislocations And Cracks -- Fluid Mechanics -- Electron Transport. Dynamics Of Bloch Electrons -- Transport Phenomena And Fermi Liquid Theory -- Microscopic Theories Of Conduction -- Electronics -- Optical Properties. Phenomenological Theory -- Optical Properties Of Semiconductors -- Optical Properties Of Insulators -- Optical Properties Of Metals And Inelastic Scattering -- Magnetism. Classical Theories Of Magnetism And Ordering -- Magnetism Of Ions And Electrons -- Quantum Mechanics Of Interacting Magnetic Moments -- Superconductivity -- A. Lattice Sums And Fourier Transforms -- B. Variational Techniques -- C. Second Quantization -- Index -- Fundamental Physical Constants. Michael P. Marder. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "This second edition presents an updated review of the whole field of condensed matter physics. It consolidates new and classic topics from disparate sources, teaching not only about the effective masses of electrons in semiconductor crystals and band theory, but also about quasicrystals, dynamics of phase separation, why rubber is more floppy than steel, granular materials, quantum dots, Berry phases, the quantum hall effect, and Luttinger liquids"-- Provided by publisher
