Dynamical Theory of Crystal Lattices (Oxford Classic Texts in the Physical Sciences) [Paperback]

Max Born (Author), Kun Huang (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0198503695 | ISBN-13: 978-0198503699 | Publication Date: November 5, 1998

At the time of its publication this classic text, co-written by the Nobel Laureate Max Born, represented the definitive account of the subject and in many ways it still does. The book begins with a general discussion of the statistical mechanics of ideal lattices, leading to the electric polarizability and to the scattering of light. It then provides detailed discussions of long lattice waves, thermal properties, and optical properties.

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"Extraordinarily general and sound introduction. . .a standard work that is indispensible to all working in this field." --Die Naturwissenschaften

"The book can be highly recommended not only for its excellent survey on the particular subject but also for the clear presentation of important mathematical methods which should be of use in other subjects as well." --British Journal of Applied Physics

About the Author

Max Born is at University of Edinburgh. Huang Kun is at Beijing University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (November 5, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198503695
• ISBN-13: 978-0198503699
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE ORIGIN OF THE BORN-OPPENHEIMER APPROACH, April 27, 1999

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This review is from: Dynamical Theory of Crystal Lattices (Oxford Classic Texts in the Physical Sciences) (Paperback)

This is not only the first, but still one of the best, explicit formulation of the Born-Oppenheimer approach, which stands as the basis for most of the quantum chemistry.