Solid State Physics. This item is unavailable.Solid State Physics

This book emphasizes the physical principles underlying the theoretical interpretation of the basic crystalline, electric and magnetic properties of solids. Its self-contained chapters are widely used as a reference and provide invaluable grounding for physicists and metallurgists. About The Author: A J Dekker - Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Grouingen. Table Of Contents: The Crystalline State ? The Specific Heat of Solids and Lattice Vibrations ? Some Properties of Metallic Lattices ? Some Properties of Simple Alloys ? Lattice Energy of Ionic Crystals ? Dielectric and Optical Properties of Insulators ? Ionic Conductivity and Diffusion ? Ferroelectrics ? Free Electron Theory of Metals ? The Band Theory of Solids ? The Conductivity of Metals ? The Electron Distribution in Insulators and Semiconductors ? Nonpolar Semiconductors ? Rectifiers and Transistors ? Electronic Properties of Alkali Halides ? Luminescence ? Secondary Electron Emission ? Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism ? Ferromagnetism, Antiferromagnetism, and Ferrimagnetism ? Magnetic Relaxation and Resonance Phenomena ? Appendix ? Index