Solid State Physics - Hardcover

Pillai, S. O.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1906574103 ISBN 13: 9781906574109

Publisher: New Academic Science Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

This sixth edition has been improved qualitatively and quantitatively to include many new features. The book is intended for the beginners, the postgraduate students and preparation for higher studies. The subjects covered in the book include review of atomic structure, interatomic forces and bonding in solids, crystal physics, wave nature of matter and X-ray diffraction, electrical properties of metals, thermal properties of solids, superconductivity, magnetic properties of materials, physics of semiconductors, dielectrics and related properties, optical properties of solids, insulating materials and their properties, and composite materials.

About this title

Synopsis

This is the latest edition of a classic text now made available to students and academics worldwide. It gives a comprehensive thorough overview of the subject, from the basic analysis of atomic structure, to crystallography, semi-conductors, super conductivity and so on. The mathematical content is challenging and enhances the pedagogy of this book. There are worked problems throughout, and the diverse applications referred to in the text means that Dr. Pillai's book will be ready by students and academics from a variety of materials science, mechanical and electrical engineering courses.

About the Author

Dr Pillai has a doctorate in Ultrasonics & Material Science. He has guided candidates in the field of ultrasonics for doctorate. Dr. Pillai published about forty-five research papers over a period of fifteen years from his independent experimental work in the fields of Ultrasonics and Material Science. He has been teaching this subject since 1960.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Academic Science Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906574103
• ISBN 13: 9781906574109
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 846