Publisher's Synopsis
This introduction to Solid State Physics covers everything that MSc Physics students need to know. Two important chapters, 16 and 17, are devoted to Introduction of Nanomaterials and Surface Properties of Solids, respectively. Fundamental concepts in each article are presented in a simple manner so that students can understand these easily.
The other topics included in the book are: Crystal structure, Reciprocal lattice and crystal diffraction, Crystal binding and elastic constants, Lattice vibrations, Thermal properties of solids, Free electron theory of metals, Band theory of solids, Semiconductors, Fermi surfaces of solids, Crystal defects in solids, Magnetic Properties of solids, Ferromagnetism, anti-ferromagnetism and ferrimagnetism, Dielectric properties of solids, Magnetic resonance, Superconductivity.
