Solid-State Theory - An Introduction is a textbook for graduate students of physics and material sciences. Whilst covering the traditional topics of established older textbooks, it also takes up new developments in theoretical concepts and materials that are connected with such breakthroughs as the quantum-Hall effects, the high-Tc superconductors, and the low-dimensional systems realized in solids. Thus, besides providing the fundamental concepts to describe thephysics of the electrons and ions comprising the solid, including their interactions, the book provides a link to the experimental facts and gives the reader an excellent insight into current research fields. A compilation of review problems makes the book especially valuable to both students and teachers. Thenew edition offers an additional chapter on the interaction of light and matter, plus end-of-chapter problems and solutions. Covers the basics and latest developments in solid state physics theory Clear and modern structure with convincing explanations Integrates solid state physics and materials sciences Excellent didactics for graduate students and upper undergraduate students Offers teaching/learning support with problems, exercises and solutions INDICE: 1. Introduction.- 2. The Solid as a Many-Particle Problem.- 3. Lattice Dynamics: Phonons.- 4. The Free Electron Gas.- 5. Electrons in a PeriodicPotential.- 6. Spin Waves: Magnons.- 7. Correlated Electrons.- 8. Electron–Phonon Interaction.- 9. Defects, Disorder, and Localization.- 10. Light-Matter Interaction.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-92761-7
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 410
- Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés