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Dover Books on Physics Ser.: Solid State Theory by Walter A. Harrison (2011, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-100486639487

ISBN-139780486639482

eBay Product ID (ePID)127378576

Product Key Features

Number of Pages576 Pages

Publication NameSolid State Theory

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2011

SubjectMechanics / Solids, Physics / General

FeaturesReprint

TypeTextbook

AuthorWalter A. Harrison

Subject AreaScience

SeriesDover Books on Physics Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight23.7 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN79-056032

Dewey Edition19

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal530.4/1

Edition DescriptionReprint

SynopsisThorough, modern study of solid state physics; solid types and symmetry, electron states, electronic properties and cooperative phenomena., This excellent text, ideal for a one-year course in solid state theory, covers electron states, electronic properties of solids, lattice vibrations and atomic properties, the Mott transition, the electronic structure of disordered systems, tunneling, the Kond effect, the fluctuation near critical points, and more., "A well-written text . . . should find a wide readership, especially among graduate students." -- Dr. J. I. Pankove, RCA. The field of solid state theory, including crystallography, semi-conductor physics, and various applications in chemistry and electrical engineering, is highly relevant to many areas of modern science and industry. Professor Harrison's well-known text offers an excellent one-year graduate course in this active and important area of research. While presenting a broad overview of the fundamental concepts and methods of solid state physics, including the basic quantum theory of solids, it surpasses more theoretical treatments in its practical coverage of physical applications. This feature makes the book especially useful to specialists in other fields who many encounter solid state problems in their own work. At least one year of quantum mechanics is required; however, the author introduces more advanced methods as needed. Because virtually all of the properties of solids are determined by the valence electrons, the author devotes the first third of the book to electron states, including solid types and symmetry, band structure, electron dynamics, the self-consistent-field approximation, energy-band calculations, semi-conductor and semi-metal bands, impurity states, the electronic structure of liquids, and other topics. Dr. Harrison then turns to a more systematic treatment of the electronic properties of solids, focusing on thermodynamic properties, transport properties (including the Boltzmann equation), semi-conductor systems, screening, optical properties, the Landau theory of Fermi liquids, and amorphous semi-conductors. In the final two chapters, Professor Harrison offers a cogent treatment of lattice vibrations and atomic properties and cooperative phenomena (magnetism and superconductivity). In addition to traditional background information, the book features penetrating discussions of such currently active problems as the Mott transition, the electronic structure of disordered systems, tunneling the Kondo effect, and fluctuation near critical points. In an important sense, the entire text constitutes a major vehicle for the clarification of quantum mechanics, resulting from, among other factors, a comparison of the semi-classical (Boltzmann equation) treatment of screening and the corresponding quantum (Liouville equation) treatment.

LC Classification NumberQC176