Eoin O'Reilly

Quantum Theory of Solids

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Quantum Theory of Solids presents a concisely-structured tour of the theory relating to chemical bonding and its application to the three most significant topics in solid state physics: semiconductors, magnetism, and superconductivity--topics that have seen major advances in recent years. This is a unique treatment that develops the concepts of quantum theory for the solid state from the basics through to an advanced level, encompassing additional quantum mechanics techniques, such as the variational method and perturbation theory. Written at the senior undergraduate/masters level, it provides an exceptional grounding in the subject.

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Although the topic is a well established sub-set of solid state physics, Quantum Theory of Solids develops the concepts of quantum theory for the solid state in a single, one-stop reference. Readers with previous courses in quantum mechanics and solid state physics can develop further, learning the three most significant topics in solid state physics: semiconductors, magnetism, and superconductivity. The author explains quantum mechanics techniques, such as the variational method and perturbation theory, not usually found in introductory courses. Covering the necessary physics from a basic to advanced level, the text is suitable for a stand-alone final year course.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor and Francis
• Seitenzahl: 262
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Oktober 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 173mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 540g
• ISBN-13: 9780748406289
• ISBN-10: 074840628X
• Artikelnr.: 21387855

Autorenporträt

O'Reilly, Eoin

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction and Review of Quantum Mechanics. Bonding in Molecules and
Solids. Band Structure of Solids. Quantum Mechanics Interlude. Band
Structure and Defects in Bulk Semiconductors. Physics and Applications of
Low-Dimensional Structures. Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism. Ferromagnetism
and Magnetic Order. Superconductors. First Principles Calculation of
Electronic Properties. Appendix A: The Variational Method with an Arbitrary
Parameter - the Hydrogen Atom. Appendix B: The Hydrogen Atom and the
Periodic Table.