Solid State Physics

Description

Solid-State Physics, the largest branch of condensed matter physics, is the study of rigid matter, or solids. Solid state physics is an exhaustive introductory text for the students of physics. Keeping in mind, this book has been prepared to present the subject-matter in an easily understandable way without sacrificing the essential details and principles and yet avoiding redundant matter and unnecessary complications. Solids consist of atoms or molecules packed closely together—frequently in a very orderly way. Most of the physical properties of solids depend upon the way in which the atoms or molecules are packed, or arranged; that is, on the internal structure of the solid. For this reason the study of the structure of solids, called crystallography, is of basic importance to all other investigations in solid-state physics. Solid-state Physics considers how the large-scale properties of solid materials result from their atomic scale properties. Solid state physics thus forms the theoretical basis of materials science, as well as having direct applications, for example in the technology of transistors and semiconductors. Solid state physics has been the standard physics text for physics students. The goal of this book is that it should be easily accessible to undergraduates and other level of students.