Solid State Physics

Content: Preface , Pages xii-xiii I - Electrons in one-dimensional periodic potentials , Pages 1-36 II - Geometrical description of crystals: Direct and reciprocal lattices , Pages 37-76 III - The Sommerfeld free-electron theory of metals , Pages 77-101 IV - The one-electron approximation and beyond , Pages 102-142 V - Band theory of crystals , Pages 143-198 VI - Electronic properties of selected crystals , Pages 199-229 VII - Excitons, plasmons and dielectric screening in crystals , Pages 230-267 VIII - Interacting electronic-nuclear systems and the adiabatic principle , Pages 268-306 IX - Lattice dynamics of crystals , Pages 307-348 X - Scattering of particles by crystals , Pages 349-388 XI - Optical and transport properties in metals , Pages 389-424 XII - Optical properties of semiconductors and insulators , Pages 425-472 XIII - Transport in intrinsic and homogeneously doped semiconductors , Pages 473-505 XIV - Transport in inhomogeneous semiconductors , Pages 506-542 XV - Electron gas in magnetic fields , Pages 543-585 XVI - Magnetic properties of localized systems and Kondo impurities , Pages 586-618 XVII - Magnetic ordering in crystals , Pages 619-662 XVIII - Superconductivity , Pages 663-721 Subject index , Pages 722-727 Although there are many books published in solid state physics, there is a wide gap between the active field of research and the concepts
traditionally taught in solid state courses. This book fills that gap. The style is tutorial, simple, and completely self-contained.
Solid State Physicsexplains to readers the newest advances in the area of condensed matter physics with rigorous, but lucid mathematics. Examples are an integral part of the text, and they are carefully designed to apply the fundamental principles illustrated in the text to currently active topics of research.

Key Features
* Bridges the gap between fundamental principles and active fields of reserch, including explanations of all the latest advances
* Provides an in-depth treatment of current research topics
* Examples are integral to the text and apply fundamental principles to current topics of research
* Both authors have many years of experience of teaching at a variety of levels--undergraduate, post-graduate, tutorial workshops and seminars Although there are many books published in solid state physics, there is a wide gap between the active field of research and the concepts traditionally taught in solid state courses. This book fills that gap. The style is tutorial, simple, and completely self-contained. Solid State Physicsexplains to readers the newest advances in the area of condensed matter physics with rigorous, but lucid mathematics. Examples are an integral part of the text, and they are carefully designed to apply the fundamental principles illustrated in the text to currently active topics of research. Key Features * Bridges the gap between fundamental principles and active fields of research, including explanations of all the latest advances * Provides an in-depth treatment of current research topics * Examples are integral to the text and apply fundamental principles to current topics of research * Both authors have many years of experience of teaching at a variety of levels--undergraduate, post-graduate, tutorial workshops and seminars Although there are many books published in solid state physics, there is a wide gap between the active field of research and the concepts traditionally taught in solid state courses. This book fills that gap. The style is tutorial, simple, and completely self-contained. Each statement in the book is proven, and this feature has been particularly appreciated by the reviewers.The book is very up to date, explaining to readers the newest advances in the area of condensed matter physics with a rigorous, non-pedantic mathematics. Examples are an integral part of the text, and they are carefully designed to apply the fundamental principles illustrated in the text to currently active topics of research. Although there are many books published in solid state physics, there is a wide gap between the active field of research and the concepts traditionally taught in solid state courses. This book fills that gap. The style is tutorial, simple, and completely self-contained. Solid State Physics explains to readers the newest advances in the area of condensed matter physics with rigorous, but lucid mathematics. Examples are an integral part of the text, and they are carefully designed to apply the fundamental principles illustrated in the text to currently active topics of research. "Solid State Physics bridges the gap between fundamental principles and current research topics. Traditional subjects, as well as the most recent advances, are covered in a rigorous, but clear, mathematical style. With the only prerequisite a working knowledge of wave mechanics, the reader is gently guided through the subject and supplied with the tools which will allow him or her to explore (without getting lost) the lively world of current research. Solid State Physics is sure to become the reference work in this field."--Jacket Low dimensionality offers a unique opportunity to introduce some relevant concepts of solid state physics, keeping the treatment at a reasonably simple level.