Applied Solid State Physics: A Textbook on Materials Science

KEY FEATURES:

Lucid style.
Clarity in the presentation of concepts.
Relationship between structures of materials and their properties outlined.
Numerous problems, solved examples.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Applied Solid State Physics is a text/reference book for students studying a course in engineering and Masters in Solid State Physics. The text has been written with the aim of presenting the physical principles which explain different physical properties of materials. The exposition of the structureproperty relationships in materials is the underlying theme of the book. Both the pure and applied aspects of physics of materials are presented. Solved examples, questions and problems are provided at the end of each chapter.

CONTENTS:

Introduction to Materials
Electronic Structure and Atomic Bonding in Materials
Crystal Structure
Defects in Solids
Mechanical Properties of Materials
Thermal Properties of Materials
Electrical Properties of Materials
Dielectric Properties of Materials
Optical Properties of Materials
Magnetic Properties of Materials
Composite Materials
Science and Technology of Nanomaterials

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M R Srinivasan obtained his PhD from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 1979. Then he worked at the Indian Institute of Science, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and City College of New York. Since 2010 he has been pursuing research at the University of Toronto. His research interests include Experimental Solid State Physics, Ferroelectrics and Non-linear Optics.