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Name: Understanding Solid State Physics
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Author: Holgate, Sharon Ann
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Enables students to easily grasp basic solid state physics principles

Keeping the mathematics to a minimum yet losing none of the required rigor, Understanding Solid State Physics clearly explains basic physics principles to provide a firm grounding in the subject. The author underscores the technological applications of the physics discussed and emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of scientific research.

After introducing students to solid state physics, the text examines the various ways in which atoms bond together to form crystalline and amorphous solids. It also describes the measurement of mechanical properties and the means by which the mechanical properties of solids can be altered or supplemented for particular applications. The author discusses how electromagnetic radiation interacts with the periodic array of atoms that make up a crystal and how solids react to heat on both atomic and macroscopic scales. She then focuses on conductors, insulators, semiconductors, and superconductors, including some basic semiconductor devices. The final chapter addresses the magnetic properties of solids as well as applications of magnets and magnetism.

This accessible textbook provides a useful introduction to solid state physics for undergraduates who feel daunted by a highly mathematical approach. By relating the theories and concepts to practical applications, it shows how physics is used in the real world.

Features:

Uses an accessible writing style and format, offering journalistic accounts of interesting research
Contains worked examples, self-test questions, and a helpful glossary of frequently used terms and offers further reading, web links, and other resources on www.crcpress.com
Includes derivations of key equations and reviews of essential physics in the appendices

Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption

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Title Understanding Solid State Physics
Author Sharon Ann Holgate
Binding Paperback
Edition International Ed
Pages 349
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher CRC Press
Publication date October 15, 2008
Illustrated Yes
ISBN 9780750309721 / 0750309725
Weight 1.44 lbs (0.65 kg)
Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.9 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 2.29 cm)
Category Science
Library of Congress subjects Solid state physics
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2009025307
Dewey Decimal Code 530.41

About the author

Sharon Ann Holgate is a freelance science writer and broadcaster. She has presented on BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service, presented video podcasts for medical research charity the Myrovlytis Trust, and competed in a "Boffins Special" on The Weakest Link. She earned a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Sussex, where she was a Visiting Fellow in Physics and Astronomy for nine years. Her articles have appeared in New Scientist, The Times Higher Education Supplement, Science Careers, Flipside, E&T, Focus, Physics World, Interactions, Modern Astronomer, and Astronomy Now. Her first book The Way Science Works (co-authored with Robin Kerrod) was shortlisted for the Royal Society Junior Books Prize. She was also shortlisted for the broadcasting category of the Association of British Science Writers' Awards in 2005. Dr. Holgate has been a recipient of the Institute of Physics Young Professional Physicist of the Year and the Merit Award of the Daily Telegraph Young Science Writer of the Year competition. You can find out more about the author here. General further information can be found on the author's website.

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