Dynamical Theory of Crystal Lattices.

BORN, Max (1882-1970) & Kun HUANG (1919-2005):

Published by Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1954., 1954

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First Edition. xii, 420 pp; 28 figs., 28 tables. Original cloth. Signature of former owner (William Wright) on flyleaf, else Nea Fine, in very good+ dust jacket (price-clipped). 'A new version of this work [on crystal lattices], based completely on quantum theoretical foundations' (D.S.B. 15: 41). Born, My Life, Recollections of a Nobel Laureate, pp. 290-91. Max Born: Nobel Prize, Physics, 1954, 'for his fundamental research in quantum mechanics, especially for his statistical interpretation of the wave-function.' The International Series of Monographs on Physics. 'Extraordinarily general and sound introduction. . a standard work that is indispensible to all working in this field' (Die Naturwissenschaften). 'The book can be highly recommended not only for its excellent survey on the particular subject but also for the clear presentation of important mathematical methods which should be of use in other subjects as well' (British Journal of Applied Physics). This book has been reprinted as recently as 1998 in the Oxford Classic Texts series. Seller Inventory # 16222

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dynamical Theory of Crystal Lattices.

Publisher: Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1954.

Publication Date: 1954

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition