Band Theory of Solids: An Introduction from the Point of View of Symmetry - Hardcover

Altmann, Simon L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198551843 ISBN 13: 9780198551843

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1991

Synopsis

The structure of much of solid-state theory comes directly from group theory, but until now there has been no elementary introduction to the band theory of solids using this approach. Employing the most basic of group theoretical ideas, and emphasizing the significance of symmetry in determining many of the essential concepts, this is the only book to provide such an introduction. Many topics were chosen with the needs of chemists in mind, and numerous problems are included to enable the reader to apply the major ideas and to complete some parts of the treatment. Physical scientists will also find this a valuable introduction to the field.

About this title

About the Author

Simon L. Altmann is at Brasenose College, Oxford.

Review

"A uniform treatment. Numerous problems throughout the book, for which complete solutions are given in its last chapter, provide an opportunity not only for applying the major ideas discussed but also for completing some parts of the treatment." --Mathematical Reviews

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198551843
• ISBN 13: 9780198551843
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 300