Introduction to Solid State Physics

Author: C. Kittel
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book is translated from Professor C. Kittel's "Introduction to Solid State Physics," 8th Edition, 2005. In the new edition, the author has made significant expansions and adjustments to the content and chapter arrangement of the book. For example, new chapters have been added to reflect the latest research findings in the field, including nanomaterials, integer and fractional quantum Hall effects, high-temperature superconducting materials, and surface and interface physics. The book is divided into twenty-two chapters and essentially covers the theoretical foundations and important topics of modern solid-state physics. Starting from the theories of crystal structure, lattice vibrations, and electron motion, it systematically elaborates on the thermal, optical, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties of solids by introducing models and concepts of various elementary excitations. At the same time, the book also discusses topics such as amorphous solids, point defects, dislocations, and alloys. The content of the book is rich, the structure is complete, the logic is clear, the presentation is easy to understand yet profound, and the academic characteristics are prominent, making it a perfect combination of systematicity and advancement. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in physics, materials science and engineering, chemistry, and related fields, as well as a valuable reference for researchers working in related disciplines. The book is divided into twenty-two chapters and essentially covers the theoretical foundations and important topics of modern solid-state physics. Starting from the theories of crystal structure, lattice vibrations, and electron motion, it systematically elaborates on the thermal, optical, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties of solids by introducing models and concepts of various elementary excitations. At the same time, the book also discusses topics such as amorphous solids, point defects