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Printed in the United States of America. To my son, Riyad 4. PREFACE This volume is intended to serve as a general text in solid state physics for under- graduates in physics, applied physics, engineering, and other related scientific disci- plines. I also hope that it will serve as a useful reference tool for the many workers engaged in one type of solid state research activity or another, who may be without formal training in the subject.

Since there are now many books on solid state physics available, some justifica- tion is needed for the introduction of yet another at this time. This I can perhaps do best by stating the goals I strove to achieve in the writing of it, and let the reader judge for himself how successful the effort may have been. First, I have attempted to cover a wide range of topics, which is consistent with my purpose in writing a general and complete text which may also serve as an effective gen- eral reference work.

The wide coverage also reflects the immensely wide scope of cur- ent research in solid state physics. But despite this, I have made a determined effort to underline the close interrelationships between the disparate parts, and bring the unity and coherence of the whole subject into perspective. Second, I have tried to present as many practical applications as possible within the limits of this single volume.

Third, this book adheres to an interdisciplinary philosophy; thus, in addition to the areas covered in traditional solid state texts in the first ten chapters, the last three chapters introduce additional material to which solid state physicists have made many significant contributions. The subjects include metallurgy, defects in solids, new materials, and biophysics and are of great contemporary importance and practical interest. Fourth, I have made every effort to produce a modern, up-to-date text.

Solid state physics has progressed very rapidly in the past two or three decades, and yet many advances have thus far failed to make their way into elementary texts, and remain scattered haphazardly throughout many different sources in the literature. Yet 5. Fifth, and of greatest importance, this book is elementary in nature, and I have made every effort to ensure that it is thoroughly understandable to the well-prepared undergraduate student. I have attempted to introduce new concepts gradually, and to supply the necessary mathematical details for the various steps along the way.

I have then discussed the final results in terms of their physical meaning, and their relation to other more familiar situations whenever this seems helpful. The book is liberally illustrated with figures, and a fairly complete list of references is supplied for those readers interested in further pursuit of the subjects discussed here.

Chapter I covers the crystal structures of solids, and the interatomic forces responsible for these structures. Chapter 2 includes the various experimental tech- niques, such as x-ray diffraction, employed in structure analysis. Except at very low temperatures, however, the atoms in a solid are not at rest, but rather oscillate around their equilibrium positions; therefore, Chapter 3 covers the subject of lattice vibra- tions, together with their effects on thermal, acoustic, and optical properties.

This is followed in Chapter 4by a discussion of the free-electron model in metals, whereby the valence electrons are assumed to be free particles. A more realistic treatment of these electrons is given in Chapter 5, on energy bands in solids. Before beginning Chapter 5, the student should refresh his understanding of quantum mechanics by reference to the appendix. The brief treatment of this complex subject there is not intended to be a short course for the uninitiated, but rather a summary of its salient points to be employed in Chapter 5, on the energy bands in solids.

This is, in fact, the central chapter of the book, and it is hoped that, despite its somewhat demanding nature, the reader will find it rewarding in terms of a deeper understanding of the electronic properties of crystalline solids. Semiconductors are discussed in Chapter 6. The detailed coverage accorded these substances is warranted not only by their highly interesting and wide-ranging properties but also by the crucial role played by semiconductor devices in today's technology.

These devices are discussed at length in Chapter 7. When an electric field, static or alternating, penerates a solid, the field polarizes the positive and negative charges in the medium; the effects of polarization on the dielectric and optical properties of solids are the subject of Chapter 8.

The magnetic properties of matter, including recent developments in magnetic resonances, are taken up in Chap- ter 9, and the fascinating phenomenon of superconductivity in Chapter Solid State Physics is written as per the core module syllabus of the major universities and targets undergraduate B. Sc students. The book uses lecture style in explaining the concepts which would facilitate easy understanding of the concepts.

The topics have been dealt with precision and provide adequate knowledge of the subject. It also introduces relevant information on recent developments. Salient Features? Systematic development of topics with micro-details as part of analysis?

Elaborate and complete derivations supported by apt pedagogy? This book presents a comprehensive introduction to Solid State Physics for undergraduate students of pure and applied sciences and engineering disciplines. It acquaints the students with the fundamental properties of solids starting from their properties. The coverage of basic topics is developed in terms of simple physical phenomenon supplemented with theoretical derivations and relevant models which provides strong grasp of the fundamental principles of physics in solids in a concise and self-explanatory manner.

Solid State Physics is concerned with the properties that result from the distribution of electrons in metals, semiconductors, and insulators. The book also demonstrates how the changes and imperfections of real solids can be understood with simple models.

Intended for a two semester advanced undergraduate or graduate course in Solid State Physics, this treatment offers modern coverage of the theory and related experiments, including the group theoretical approach to band structures, Moessbauer recoil free fraction, semi-classical electron theory, magnetoconductivity, electron self-energy and Landau theory of Fermi liquid, and both quantum and fractional quantum Hall effects. Integrated throughout are developments from the newest semiconductor devices, e.

The first half includes all material usually covered in the introductory course, but in greater depth than most introductory textbooks. The second half includes most of the important developments in solid-state researches of the past half century, addressing e.

So both the fundamental principles and most recent advances in solid state physics are explained in a class-tested tutorial style, with end-of-chapter exercises for review and reinforcement of key concepts and calculations.

In This book provides a practical approach to consolidate one's acquired knowledge or to learn new concepts in solid state physics through solving problems. It contains problems on various subjects of solid state physics. The problems in this book can be used as homework assignments in an introductory or advanced course on solid state physics for undergraduate or graduate students.

It can also serve as a desirable reference book to solve typical problems and grasp mathematical techniques in solid state physics. In practice, it is more fascinating and rewarding to learn a new idea or technique through solving challenging problems rather than through reading only. In this aspect, this book is not a plain collection of problems but it presents a large number of problem-solving ideas and procedures, some of which are valuable to practitioners in condensed matter physics.

This revised and updated Fourth Edition of the text builds on the strength of previous edition and gives a systematic and clear exposition of the fundamental principles of solid state physics. The text covers the topics, such as crystal structures and chemical bonds, semiconductors, dielectrics, magnetic materials, superconductors, and nanomaterials.

What distinguishes this text is the clarity and precision with which the author discusses the principles of physics, their relations as well as their applications. With the introduction of new sections and additional information, the fourth edition should prove highly useful for the students. This book is designed for the courses in solid state physics for B. 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. This textbook for graduate students of physics and materials science also provides the theoretical background needed by physicists carrying out research in pure solid-state physics and its applications to electrical engineering.

Written by an international authority on phase transformation, this text elucidates the principles of phase transformations in solids in general and metals and alloys in particular. The book is intended for advanced level undergraduate students of metallurgy and materials science, first year postgraduate students of metallurgy and materials science, and M.

Uses an integrated, scientists' approach to the principles regulating the synthesis, structure and physical characteristics of crystalline solids. Mathematical derivations are kept to a minimum. Covers electrical properties of metals and band semiconductors, superionic conductors, ferrites and solid electrolytes. Features end-of-chapter problem sets. While the standard solid state topics are covered, the basic ones often have more detailed derivations than is customary with an empasis on crystalline solids.

Several recent topics are introduced, as are some subjects normally included only in condensed matter physics. Lattice vibrations, electrons, interactions, and spin effects mostly in magnetism are discussed the most comprehensively.