The Physics of Solids

This comprehensive text covers the basic physics of the solid state starting at an elementary level suitable for undergraduates but then advancing, in stages, to a graduate and advanced graduate level. In addition to treating the fundamental elastic, electrical, thermal, magnetic, structural, electronic, transport, optical, mechanical and compositional properties, we also discuss topics like superfluidity and superconductivity along with special topics such as strongly correlated systems, high-temperature superconductors, the quantum Hall effects, and graphene. Particular emphasis is given to so-called first principles calculations utilizing modern density functional theory which for many systems now allow accurate calculations of the electronic, magnetic, and thermal properties. This Text Offers A Broad Coverage Of The Physical Properties Of Solids At Fundamental Level. The Quantum-mechanical Origins That Lead To A Wide Range Of Observed Properties Are Discussed. The Book Also Includes A Modern Treatment Of Unusual Physical States. Part I: Introductory Topics -- Part Ii: Crystal Structure And Its Determination -- Part Iii: Electronic Structure Of Periodic Solids -- Part Iv: Electron-electron Interaction -- Part V: Lattice Dynamics -- Part Vi: Electron Transport And Conduction Electron Dynamics -- Part Vii: Semiconductors -- Part Viii: Electric And Magnetic Properties Of Insulators -- Part Ix: Magnetism -- Part X: Optical Properties -- Part Xi: Superconductivity And Superfluidity -- Part Xii: Disordered Materials -- Part Xiii: Special Topics. J.b. Ketterson, Northwestern University, Usa. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This book offers a broad coverage of the physical properties of solids at fundamental level. The quantum-mechanical origins that lead to a wide range of observed properties are discussed. The book also includes a modern treatment of unusual physical states.