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The physics of solids / Richard Turton.
Math/Physics/Astronomy Library QC176 .T87 2000
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Turton, Richard (Richard John)
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Solid state physics.
- Physical Description:
- xi, 418 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2000.
- Summary:
- It covers all of the standard topics in solid state physics, i.e. crystal structure, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and magnetic properties, metals, semiconductors, dielectrics, superconductors and amorphous solids, and also includes an introductory chapter on chemical bonds and a chapter on polymers. The text is largely non-mathematical, but questions are integrated into the text to encourage readers to tackle the problem-solving aspects of the subject. Worked examples and a complete set of detailed solutions are included. More challenging topics (either mathematically or conceptually more difficult) are treated in optional sections.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0198503520
- OCLC:
- 43555384
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