Solid-State Physics: An Introduction to Principles of Materials Science (Advanced Texts in Physics) [Paperback]

Harald Ibach (Author), Hans Lüth (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 354043870X | ISBN-13: 978-3540438700 | Publication Date: July 29, 2003 | Edition: 3rd

This new edition of the well-received introduction to solid-state physics provides a comprehensive overview of the basic theoretical and experimental concepts of materials science. Experimental aspects and laboratory details are highlighted in separate panels that enrich text and emphasize recent developments.
Notably, new material in the third edition includes sections on important devices, aspects of non- periodic structures of matter, phase transitions, defects, superconductors and nanostructures.
Students will benefit significantly from solving the exercises given at the end of each chapter. This book is intended for university students in physics, materials science and electrical engineering. This edition has been thoroughly updated to maintain its usefulness as modern text and reference.

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 "... An excellent mix of concepts, theoretical arguments, and discussion of modern experiments - all at an introductory level ... Full of illustrations, photographs, schematic diagrams of experimental techniques, and graphs of results..."

-American Journal of Physics

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Paperback: 501 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 3rd edition (July 29, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 354043870X
• ISBN-13: 978-3540438700
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Limited audience, February 22, 2000

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This review is from: Solid-State Physics: An Introduction to Principles of Materials Science (Paperback)

I used this book in a course which was supposed to be an introduction to solid state. Know some basic ideas in crystal structure, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, advanced and partial differential equations and Fourier anlysis and then you'll begin to be ready to understand this text. Kittel's Solid State text is slightly more helpful (but only slightly). The book is completely devoid of examples, yet there are sections at the end of each chapter involving current applications and experiments in condensed matter physics and materials science. Exercises require a leap of understanding from the contents of the chapter before them. Some experience with a computer language may also be necessary. I wouldn't recommend this book for most undergrads.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Seems very incomplete, March 19, 2001

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This review is from: Solid-State Physics: An Introduction to Principles of Materials Science (Paperback)

We used this text in an introductory solid state course. Overall, it seems that the text is far too brief and doesn't thoroughly explain the material enough for an introductory course. There are very few examples/applications. The problems in the chapter require research outside of what is in the text. It leaves out a lot of important details. I would really suggest looking elsewhere for a good solid state introduction.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars i disagree, July 3, 2006

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This review is from: Solid-State Physics: An Introduction to Principles of Materials Science (Advanced Texts in Physics) (Paperback)

i dont have it in front of me for a more detailed review, but the text is popular with german students and only after it became more widespread was it translated into english and redistributed. it's a fine introductory text (and better than kittel in my opinion, which reads more like a recipe-book).