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Introduction to solid state physics.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kittel, Charles
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Wiley, [1956]
Edition:2d ed.
Series:Wiley series on the science and technology of materials.
Subjects:
Solid state physics.
Matter > Properties.
Table of Contents:
  • The description of crystal structures
  • Diffraction of X-rays by crystals
  • Classification of solids; lattice energy of ionic crystals
  • Elastic constants of crystals
  • Lattice vibrations
  • Thermal properties of solids
  • Dielectric properties
  • Ferroelectric crystals
  • Diamagnetism and paramagnetism
  • Free electron model of metals
  • Band theory of solids; brillouin zones
  • Application of brillouin zone theory to metals and alloys
  • Semiconductor crystals
  • Semiconductor rectifiers and transistors
  • Ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism
  • Superconductivity
  • Lattice vacancies, diffusion, and color centers
  • Excitons, photoconductivity, and luminescence
  • Dislocations.