The Physics of Solids by Richard John Turton

The Physics of Solids by Richard John Turton

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Suitable for first and second year undergraduates taking a course in solid state physics. This text is largely non-mathematical, but questions are integrated into the text to encourage readers to tackle the problem-solving aspects of the subject. Worked examples and a complete set of detailed solutions are also included.

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The Physics of Solids by Richard John Turton

This book is aimed at first and second year undergraduates taking a course in solid state physics. It is suitable for physics or engineering students. It does not assume any prior knowledge of quantum theory. It covers all of the standard topics in solid state physics, i.e. crystal structure, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and magnetic properties, metals, semiconductors, dielectrics, superconductors and amorphous solids, and also includes an introductory chapter on chemical bonds and a chapter on polymers. The text is largely non-mathematical, but questions are integrated into the text to encourage readers to tackle the problem-solving aspects of the subject. Worked examples and a complete set of detailed solutions are included. More challenging topics (either mathematically or conceptually more difficult) are treated in optional sections.
I like the way the book starts with bonds between atoms before the obligatory chapter on crystalline solids, followed by an excellent treatment of mechanical propertiesThe standard topics of solid-state physics are then presented, starting with electronic properties. There is a splendid final chapter on polymers. The style is confident, authoritative and up to date ...Richard Feynman, in evaluating his own attempt to teach quantum mechanics early in a physics course, reckoned he had failed. Has Richard Turton succeeded? I think he has. Andrew Briggs, professor of materials, University of Oxford The Times Higher, 24 November 2000 (Physics and Engineering)
Dr Richard Turton, Scientific Officer (with lecturing duties), Theory of Solid State Group, Newcastle University
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ISBN 13 9780198503521
ISBN 10 0198503520
Titre The Physics of Solids
Auteur Richard John Turton
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Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Oxford University Press
Année de publication 2000-04-27
Nombre de pages 430
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