Publisher's Synopsis
Richard M. Martin's Learning About Theoretical And Pratical Methods Using Electronic Structure Of Materials - The study of the electronic structure of materials is in a momentary stage, with new methods of calculation and the development of basic theory. Many properties of materials can be determined from basic equations, and electronic structural theory has become an integral part of research in physics, chemistry, materials science, and other fields. This book describes a unified theory and methods, with particular emphasis on understanding each of the essentials. New in the second edition are the latest developments in functional density theory, the introduction of Berry phases and topological isolators explained by elementary band theory, and several new application examples. Graduate students and researchers will find in-depth explanations as well as references to original articles, relevant journals and available books. Each chapter contains a short list of the most relevant works and practices that explore the most important aspects and engage the reader.
