Introduction to Lattice Dynamics

Klappentext The vibrations of atoms inside crystals - lattice dynamics - is basic to many fields of study in the solid-state and mineral sciences. This book provides a self-contained text that introduces the subject from a basic level and then takes the reader through real applications of the theory. The book is aimed at advanced undergraduates! graduate students and research workers in the earth and solid-state sciences who need to incorporate lattice dynamic treatments into their work. Zusammenfassung The vibrations of atoms inside crystals - lattice dynamics - is basic to many fields of study in the solid-state and mineral sciences. This book provides a self-contained text that introduces the subject from a basic level and then takes the reader through applications of the theory. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword; Acknowledgements; Definitions of symbols used; 1. Some fundamentals; 2. The harmonic approximation and lattice dynamics of very simple systems; 3. Dynamics of diatomic crystals: general principles; 4. How far do the atoms move?; 5. Lattice dynamics and thermodynamics; 6. Formal description; 7. Acoustic modes and macroscopic elasticity; 8. Anharmonic effects and phase transitions; 9. Neutron scattering; 10. Infrared and Raman spectroscopy; 11. Formal quantum mechanical description of lattice vibrations; 12. Molecular dynamics simulations; Appendices; Problems; Bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Dove, Martin T. Dove, Martin T. (University of Cambridge) Dove
• Assisted by: Robert C. Liebermann (Editor), Andrew Putnis (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.10.2005
• EAN: 9780521398947
• ISBN: 978-0-521-39894-7
• No. of pages: 280
• Series: Cambridge Topics in Mineral Physics and Chemistry; Cambridge Topics in Mineral Ph; Cambridge Topics in Mineral Physics and Chemistry
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