Crystalline solid state physics :an interactive guide /

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"Version: 20231101"--Title page verso.Includes bibliographical references.1. Crystal fundamentals -- 1.1. Crystal structures -- 1.2. Wave diffraction and the reciprocal lattice -- 1.3. Crystal binding -- 1.4. Exercises -- 1.5. Appendix : discrete symmetry operations2. Lattice vibrations and thermodynamics -- 2.1. Lattice vibrations -- 2.2. Lattice thermodynamics -- 2.3. Exercises3. Electronic properties -- 3.1. Free electron gas -- 3.2. Electronic band theory -- 3.3. Exercises4. Basic semiconductor physics -- 4.1. Homogeneous semiconductors -- 4.2. Inhomogeneous semiconductors (towards devices) -- 4.3. Exercises5. Magnetism -- 5.1. Preparation -- 5.2. Diamagnetism -- 5.3. Paramagnetism -- 5.4. Collective magnetism -- 5.5. Exercises6. Solutions to the exercises -- 6.1. Solutions for exercise 1.4 -- 6.2. Solutions for exercise 2.3 -- 6.3. Solutions for exercise 3.3 -- 6.4. Solutions for exercise 4.3 -- 6.5. Solutions for exercise 5.5.Solid state physics is essentially the investigation of the quantum properties of solids. This subject poses a serious learning curve to students because abstract concepts (from quantum mechanics and reciprocal space) are used and a variety of mathematical tools are used, especially techniques of making approximations. The purpose of this book is to provide students with a rigorous but accessible introduction to solid state physics, covering the standard topics of crystal structures, phonons, electronic properties, basic semiconductor physics and basic aspects of magnetism. This book has two unique features to make it accessible to students: 1) explicit details of calculations are provided; and 2) a number of animations are interspersed throughout the book to aid the visualization of abstract concepts. The provision of calculational details allows students to have time to ponder over the physical implications of the calculations that were being carried out, thereby leading to a deeper and more satisfying understanding of the topic.Applied physics students who will eventually specialise in condensed matter physics or material engineering.Also available in print.Mode of access: World Wide Web.System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader, EPUB reader, or Kindle reader.Dr. Meng Lee Leek obtained his Bachelor of Science (1st class honours), Master of Science and PhD from National University of Singapore. Since then, he has been a lecturer at Nanyang Technological University, Physics Division from 2012 to 2020. He was recently promoted to senior lecturer in 2020. He has been awarded the Nanyang Education Award (school) in 2017 and the SPMS Teaching Excellence award three times. His research interests include theoretical high energy physics and theoretical condensed matter. He has supervised numerous student projects (under FYP, URECA and Odyssey programs) and he enjoys showing students the mind-boggling world of theoretical physics.Title from PDF title page (viewed on January 4, 2024).

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1 online resource (various pagings) :illustrations (some color).

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English

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9780750352178

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530.41

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Solid state physics.
SCIENCE / Physics / Condensed Matter.
Crystals.

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