Electrons in Solids - An Introductory Survey

Contains coverage of electronic properties in metals, semiconductors, and insulators at a fundamental level. This title stresses the use of wave properties as an integrating theme for the discussion of phonons, photons, and electrons. It includes a set of illustrative problems along with exercises and answers.

List of contents

Particles and Waves. General Properties of Waves. Lattice Waves. Light Waves. Matter Waves. The Free-Electron Model. Energy Bands. Optical Properties. Electrical Properties. Junctions. Magnetic Properties. Appendixes. Index.

Report

"The average student should find this book an attractive and refreshingly readable introductory text on electrons in solids." --APPLIED OPTICS

Product details

• Authors: Richard H. Bube, Richard H. (Stanford University) Bube, Bube Richard H.
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9780121385538
• ISBN: 978-0-12-138553-8
• No. of pages: 329
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Atomic physics, nuclear physics; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, SCIENCE / Physics / Condensed Matter, SCIENCE / Physics / Electricity, SCIENCE / Physics / Magnetism, SCIENCE / Physics / Electromagnetism, SCIENCE / Mechanics / Solids, Electricity, electromagnetism & magnetism, Electronic devices & materials, Mechanics of solids, Electricity, electromagnetism and magnetism, Engineering: Mechanics of solids, Electronic devices and materials