Introduction to Applied Solid State Physics: Topics in the Applications of Semiconductors, Superconductors, Ferromagnetism, and the Nonlinear Optical Properties of Solids

Dalven, Richard

ISBN 10: 0306434342 / ISBN 13: 9780306434341

Published by Plenum Press, New York and London, 1990

About this Item

Red cloth-effect boards, lettered in gold foil. As issued. Dust jacket shows slight sunning to spine panel, otherwise as issued, now in mylar. xvi,410 pp. 2nd ed., 1st ptg. thus. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Applied Solid State Physics: Topics in the Applications of Semiconductors, Superconductors, Ferromagnetism, and the Nonlinear Optical Properties of Solids
• Publisher: Plenum Press, New York and London
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0306434342
• ISBN 13: 9780306434341
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

In addition to the topics discussed in the First Edition, this Second Edition contains introductory treatments of superconducting materials and of ferromagnetism. I think the book is now more balanced because it is divided perhaps 60% - 40% between devices (of all kinds) and materials (of all kinds). For the physicist interested in solid state applications, I suggest that this ratio is reasonable. I have also rewritten a number of sections in the interest of (hopefully) increased clarity. The aims remain those stated in the Preface to the First Edition; the book is a survey of the physics of a number of solid state devices and ma­ terials. Since my object is a discussion of the basic ideas in a number of fields, I have not tried to present the "state of the art," especially in semi­ conductor devices. Applied solid state physics is too vast and rapidly changing to cover completely, and there are many references available to recent developments. For these reasons, I have not treated a number of interesting areas. Among the lacunae are superiattices, heterostructures, compound semiconductor devices, ballistic transistors, integrated optics, and light wave communications. (Suggested references to those subjects are given in an appendix. ) I have tried to cover some of the recent revolutionary developments in superconducting materials.

Synopsis

Revised and expanded edition (1st was 1980) of a textbook for students who have already had an introductory course in solid state physics. Surveys the physics of numerous solid state electronic devices and materials, stressing the basic qualitative physics underlying the applications rather than the applications themselves. Annotation copyright Boo