Electronic Structure: Basic Theory and Practical Methods - Hardcover

Martin, Richard M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521782856 ISBN 13: 9780521782852

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

The study of the electronic structure of materials is at a momentous stage, with the emergence of new computational methods and theoretical approaches. This volume provides an introduction to the field and describes its conceptual framework, the capabilities of present methods, limitations, and challenges for the future. Many properties of materials can now be determined directly from the fundamental equations of quantum mechanics, bringing new insights into critical problems in physics, chemistry, and materials science.

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Book Description:

The study of the electronic structure of materials is at a momentous stage, with the emergence of new computational methods and theoretical approaches. Many properties of materials can now be determined directly from the fundamental equations of quantum mechanics, bringing new insights into critical problems in physics, chemistry, and materials science. This volume provides an introduction to the field and describes its conceptual framework, the capabilities of present methods, limitations, and challenges for the future. Each chapter presents thoughtful exercises to emphasize salient points and to challenge the reader's understanding.

About the Author:

Richard Martin is Professor of Physics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He is a recipient of the Alexander von Humboldt Senior Scientist Award, and is a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has served on several editorial boards of the APS, including Physical Review and Physical Review Letters, and Reviews of Modern Physics where he was associate editor for condensed matter theory.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0521782856
• ISBN 13: 9780521782852
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 650