The Physics of Solids - Softcover

Turton, Richard John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198503520 ISBN 13: 9780198503521

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2000

Synopsis

It covers all of the standard topics in solid state physics, i.e. crystal structure, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and magnetic properties, metals, semiconductors, dielectrics, superconductors and amorphous solids, and also includes an introductory chapter on chemical bonds and a chapter on polymers. The text is largely non-mathematical, but questions are integrated into the text to encourage readers to tackle the problem-solving aspects of the subject. Worked examples and a complete set of detailed solutions are included. More challenging topics (either mathematically or conceptually more difficult) are treated in optional sections.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr Richard Turton, Scientific Officer (with lecturing duties), Theory of Solid State Group, Newcastle University

Review:

I like the way the book starts with bonds between atoms before the obligatory chapter on crystalline solids, followed by an excellent treatment of mechanical properties. The standard topics of solid-state physics are then presented, starting with electronic properties. There is a splendid
final chapter on polymers. The style is confident, authoritative and up to date ...Richard Feynman, in evaluating his own attempt to teach quantum mechanics early in a physics course, reckoned he had failed. Has Richard Turton succeeded? I think he has. Andrew Briggs, professor of materials,
University of Oxford The Times Higher, 24 November 2000 (Physics and Engineering)

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0198503520
• ISBN 13: 9780198503521
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 418