Quantum Theory of Solids (Oxford Classic Texts in the Physical Sciences) - Softcover

Peierls, R. E.

 
9780198507819: Quantum Theory of Solids (Oxford Classic Texts in the Physical Sciences)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 019850781X ISBN 13: 9780198507819
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 2001

Synopsis

This book develops the 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 and care is taken to separate sound arguments from conjecture. This book is written for the student of theoretical physics who wants to work in the field of solids and for the experimenter with a knowledge of quantum theory who is not content to take other people's arguments for granted. The treatment covers the electron theory of metals as well as the dynamics of crystals, including the author's work on the thermal conductivity of crystals which has been previously published in English.

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About the Author

Formerly Wykeham Professor of Physics, University of Oxford, and Professor of Physics, University of Birmingham; died 1995.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
019850781X
ISBN 13 
9780198507819
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
237

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