Understanding Solid State Physics

Keeping the mathematics to a minimum yet losing none of the required rigor, Understanding Solid State Physics, Second Edition clearly explains basic physics principles to provide a firm grounding in the subject. This new edition has been fully updated throughout, with recent developments and literature in the field, including graphene and the use of quasicrystalline materials, in addition to featuring new journalistic boxes and the reciprocal lattice. 
The author underscores the technological applications of the physics discussed and emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of scientific research. After introducing students to solid state physics, the text examines the various ways in which atoms bond together to form crystalline and amorphous solids. It also describes the measurement of mechanical properties and the means by which the mechanical properties of solids can be altered or supplemented for particular applications. The author discusses how electromagnetic radiation interacts with the periodic array of atoms that make up a crystal and how solids react to heat on both atomic and macroscopic scales. She then focuses on conductors, insulators, semiconductors, and superconductors, including some basic semiconductor devices. The final chapter addresses the magnetic properties of solids as well as applications of magnets and magnetism. 
This accessible textbook provides a useful introduction to solid state physics for undergraduates who feel daunted by a highly mathematical approach. By relating the theories and concepts to practical applications, it shows how physics is used in the real world. 
Key features: 
Fully updated throughout, with new journalistic boxes and recent applications 
Uses an accessible writing style and format, offering journalistic accounts of interesting research, worked examples, self-test questions, and a helpful glossary of frequently used terms 
Highlights various technological applications of physics, from locomotive lights to medical scanners to USB flash drives 
A Solutions Manual is available for qualifying course adoptions and can be requested under the Support Material tab. There is also a dedicated Companion Website available with further student and instructor resources.

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Enables students to easily grasp basic solid state physics principles Keeping the mathematics to a minimum yet losing none of the required rigor, Understanding Solid State Physics clearly explains basic physics principles to provide a firm grounding in the subject. The author underscores the technological applications of the physics discussed and emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of scientific research. After introducing students to solid state physics, the text examines the various ways in which atoms bond together to form crystalline and amorphous solids. It also describes the measurement of mechanical properties and the means by which the mechanical properties of solids can be altered or supplemented for particular applications. The author discusses how electromagnetic radiation interacts with the periodic array of atoms that make up a crystal and how solids react to heat on both atomic and macroscopic scales. She then focuses on conductors, insulators, semiconductors, and superconductors, including some basic semiconductor devices. The final chapter addresses the magnetic properties of solids as well as applications of magnets and magnetism. This accessible textbook provides a useful introduction to solid state physics for undergraduates who feel daunted by a highly mathematical approach. By relating the theories and concepts to practical applications, it shows how physics is used in the real world. Features: <ul>
<li>Uses an accessible writing style and format, offering journalistic accounts of interesting research</li> <li>Contains worked examples, self-test questions, and a helpful glossary of frequently used terms and offers further reading, web links, and other resources on www.crcpress.com</li> <li>Includes derivations of key equations and reviews of essential physics in the appendices </li>
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Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption

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Understanding Solid State Physics

Understanding Solid State Physics

Understanding Solid State Physics

Communicating Science Clearly

Communicating Science Clearly: A Self-Help Guide For Students and Researchers

Outside the Research Lab, Volume 2: Physics in Vintage and Modern Transport (Iop Concise Physics)

Outside the Research Lab, Volume 2: Physics in Vintage and Modern Transport (Iop Concise Physics)

Outside the Research Lab, Volume 3: Physics in Sport (Iop Concise Physics)

Outside the Research Lab, Volume 3: Physics in Sport (Iop Concise Physics)

Outside the Research Lab, Volume 1: Physics in the Arts, Architecture and Design (Iop Concise Physics)