Quantum theory of solids / by R. E. Peierls.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Peierls, Rudolf E. (Rudolf Ernst), 1907-1995, author.

Series:

Oxford classic texts in the physical sciences.

Oxford classic texts in the physical sciences

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Energy-band theory of solids.

Quantum theory.

Solids.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (239 p.)

Edition:

New Edition

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Clarendon Press, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Quantum Theory of Solids develops its subject from the basic principles of quantum mechanics. The emphasis is on a single statement of the ideas underlying the various approximations that have to be used. The electron theory of metals is included.

Contents:

PREFACE; CONTENTS; I. CRYSTAL LATTICES. GENERAL THEORY; 1.1 Introduction. Examples of structures; 1.2 Dynamical problem. Adiabatic approximation; 1.3 Equilibrium; 1.4 Types of binding; 1.5 Atomic vibrations. Classical mechanics. Linear chain; 1.6 Atomic vibrations. Classical mechanics. General solution; 1.7 Properties of normal vibrations; 1.8 Remark about elastic constants; 1.9 Quantum theory; II. CRYSTAL LATTICES. APPLICATIONS; 2.1 Specific heat; 2.2 Anharmonic terms. Thermal expansion; 2.3 Linear term in specific heat; 2.4 Thermal conductivity; 2.5 Boltzmann equation; 2.6 High temperature

2.7 Impurities and size effectIII. INTERACTION OF LIGHT WITH NON-CONDUCTING CRYSTALS; 3.1 Statement of problem. Infra-red absorption; 3.2 Diffraction of X-rays; 3.3 Effect of the atomic vibrations; 3.4 Scattering of light; 3.5 Scattering of neutrons; IV. ELECTRONS IN A PERFECT LATTICE; 4.1 Bloch theorem; 4.2 Strong binding; 4.3 Nearly free electrons; 4.4 Velocity and acceleration; 4.5 Many electrons. Statistics; 4.6 Specific heat; 4.7 Surface problems; V. COHESIVE FORCES IN METALS; 5.1 General discussion; 5.2 The Wigner-Seitz approximation; 5.3 Distorted structures. Linear chain

5.4 Distorted structures. Three dimensionsVI. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA; 6.1 General considerations. Collision time; 6.2 Thermal conductivity; 6.3 Static obstacles. Impurities and imperfections; 6.4 Effect of lattice vibrations. General; 6.5 Collisions between electrons; 6.6 Collisions at high temperatures; 6.7 Low temperatures; 6.8 Validity of assumptions; VII. MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF METALS; 7.1 Paramagnetism; 7.2 Diamagnetism of free electrons; 7.3 Effect of a periodic field; 7.4 Hall effect and magneto-resistance; VIII. FERROMAGNETISM; 8.1 The Weiss model; 8.2 The spin-wave theory. One dimension

8.3 Spin-wave model and ferromagnetism8.4 The collective electron model; 8.5 Neutron scattering; 8.6 Remark on magnetization curves; 8.7 Anti-ferromagnetism; IX. INTERACTION OF LIGHT WITH ELECTRONS IN SOLIDS; 9.1 General outline. Classical theory; 9.2 Transitions between bands; 9.3 Photoelectric effect; 9.4 Non-conducting crystals; X. SEMI-CONDUCTORS AND LUMINESCENCE; 10.1 Semi-conductors; 10.2 Number of carriers; 10.3 Electrical properties; 10.4 Density gradients and space charge; 10.5 Rectifying contacts; 10.6 Electrons not in thermal equilibrium; XI. SUPERCONDUCTIVITY

11.1 Summary of properties11.2 Outline of Fröhlich-Bardeen theory; 11.3 Effect of a magnetic field; 11.4 Objections and difficulties; BIBLIOGRAPHY; REFERENCES; LIST OF SYMBOLS; INDEX; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z

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Includes bibliographical references (pages [222]-224) and index.

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ISBN:

0-585-48402-3

9786610375165

0-19-151648-1

1-280-37516-7

0-19-850781-X

OCLC:

922954006