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Introduction to condensed matter physics / K.C. Barua.

By: Publication details: New Delhi : Narosa pub., 2009.Description: xvi, 313 p. : illustrations ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9788173197628
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 530.41 23 B295
Contents:
Ch. 1. Crystallography -- ch. 2. Crystal Bonding -- ch. 3. Crystal Imperfections -- ch. 4. Lattice Vibrations -- ch. 5. Free Electrons of Metals -- ch. 6. Band Theory, Semiconductors and Devices -- ch. 7. Dielectric Properties -- ch. 8. Magnetic Properties of Materials -- ch. 9. Superconductivity -- Table of Physical Constants-- References-- Subject index.
Summary: Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics discusses the basic concept and determination of crystal structure along with the free-electron theory, band theory, semiconductors and a few devices. Magnetic properties suitable for undergraduate and post-graduate students are also discussed in detail. Superconductivity from phenomenological to quantum theories have been described in a lucid manner. A few problems and tables are given at appropriate places.
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Includes bibliographical references and subject index.

Ch. 1. Crystallography --
ch. 2. Crystal Bonding --
ch. 3. Crystal Imperfections --
ch. 4. Lattice Vibrations --
ch. 5. Free Electrons of Metals --
ch. 6. Band Theory, Semiconductors and Devices --
ch. 7. Dielectric Properties --
ch. 8. Magnetic Properties of Materials --
ch. 9. Superconductivity --
Table of Physical Constants--
References--
Subject index.

Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics discusses the basic concept and determination of crystal structure along with the free-electron theory, band theory, semiconductors and a few devices. Magnetic properties suitable for undergraduate and post-graduate students are also discussed in detail. Superconductivity from phenomenological to quantum theories have been described in a lucid manner. A few problems and tables are given at appropriate places.

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