Physics of cryocrystals / Vadim G. Maanzhelii, Yuri A. Freiman, editors ; English language version edited by Michael L. Klein, Alexei A Maradudin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Manzheliĭ, V. G.

Contributor:

Freiman, Yuri A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Low temperatures.

Solid hydrogen.

Crystals--Thermal properties.

Crystals.

Physical Description:

xvii, 691 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Woodbury, N.Y. : American Institute of Physics, [1997]

Summary:

Gaseous at room temperature and solid at low temperatures, cryocrystals are one of the richest areas of contemporary physics research. As the simplest materials resembling solid-state models, they are the best testing ground for studying the physics of condensed matter. Authoritative resources on atomic cryocrystals have long been available. Physics of Cryocrystals, however, offers the first comprehensive treatment of molecular cryosolids. The book focuses on the distinctions between molecular and atomic cryocrystals, especially on the role of molecular rotation. Also considered are how cryocrystals are used for investigating the lattice dynamics of crystals with isotropic and anisotropic interactions, phase transitions, melting, electronic excitations in insulators, and impurity effects. Detailed tables and graphs of molecular parameters, essential thermodynamic data, and lattice-dynamic data serve to make Physics of Cryocrystals an invaluable sourcebook.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 657-681) and index.

ISBN:

1563965372

OCLC:

35172671