The structure of much of solid-state theory comes directly from group theory, but until now there has been no elementary introduction to the band theory of solids which adopts this approach. This book provides such an introduction, employing only the simplest and most basic of group theoretical ideas, and emphasizing the significance of symmetry in determining many of the essential concepts used in the subject. Topics include: the free-electron model, the reciprocal lattice and the Fourier series, space group representations, phonons and conductivity, and surface and impurity states, among many others. Numerous problems are included which enable the reader to apply the major ideas and to complete some parts of the treatment. Students and researchers in chemistry and other physical sciences will find the book the introduction to band theory they have been waiting for.
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"A uniform treatment. Numerous problems throughout the book, for which complete solutions are given in its last chapter, provide an opportunity not only for applying the major ideas discussed but also for completing some parts of the treatment." --Mathematical Reviews
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Simon L. Altmann is at Brasenose College, Oxford.
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regular linear chain, first unit cell, pseudo wave function, irreducible bases, point group operations, reciprocal vectors, one electron per atom, simple square lattice, reciprocal components, same irreducible representation, secular determinant, crystal pattern, direct lattice, reciprocal lattice, primitive cell, optic branches, irreducible representations, translation lattice, energy eigenfunctions, primitive vectors, zone face, covering operations New!
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We shall be concerned in this chapter with a simple model of solid materials which is particularly adapted for the description of metallic crystals. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
regular linear chain, first unit cell, pseudo wave function, irreducible bases, point group operations, reciprocal vectors, one electron per atom, simple square lattice, reciprocal components, same irreducible representation, secular determinant, crystal pattern, direct lattice, reciprocal lattice, primitive cell, optic branches, irreducible representations, translation lattice, energy eigenfunctions, primitive vectors, zone face, covering operations New!
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- Solid State Physics: Advances in Research and Applications, Vol. 32 by Henry Ehrenreich on 4 pages
- Solid State Physics: Advances in Research and Applications, Vol. 44 by Henry Ehrenreich in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Solid State Physics by J. S. Blakemore in Back Matter
- Solid State Physics by Neil W. Ashcroft in Back Matter
- Solid State Physics by Gerald Burns in Back Matter
- Groups and Characters by Victor E Hill in Back Matter
- Solid State Physics by Mircea S. Rogalski in Back Matter
- Solid State Physics by Giuseppe Grosso on page 74
- Fundamentals of Solid State Engineering by Manijeh Razeghi on page 133
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