Fundamentals of Solid State Physics
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (555 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471810959 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This text explains the fundamental links between solid state phenomena and the basic laws of quantum mechanics, electromagnetism and thermodynamics. Also contains a special chapter on the physics of semiconductor devices. Features extensive reading lists at the chapter-ends. Many worked examples are also included, as well as a wide variety of problems to test comprehension of all topics covered. Throughout, numerical calculations are emphasized for the purpose of determining the sizes of various important qualities. Its detailed discussion of electron and photon states are used to illuminate thermodynamic, electric, magnetic and optical phenomena, stressing their relation to the basic laws of physics. Except for engstroms and electron volts, SI units are used extensively.. Several important experiments are also included, showing the experimental roots of the subject, important underlying concepts, and illustrating how fundamental qualities can be measured
A Customer said Proofreading? What's that?. This book does a decent job of explaining the basic concepts of introductory solid state physics. The major drawback of the text is its huge collection of typos, incorrect derivations (which may also be typos), and changing notation. The mistakes are bad enough, but the notation at times can make things completely unreadable. For instance, 'i' is used to enumerate an expression and to denote 'sqrt(-1)' in the same expression. Also, the same symbol is used to denot
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