Solid-state physics : introduction to the theory

This book teaches solid state physics in a comprehensive way, covering all areas. It begins with three broad topics: how and why atoms bind together to form solids, lattice vibrations and phonons, and electrons in solids. It then applies this knowledge to interactions, especially those between electrons and phonons, metals, the Fermi surface and alloys, semiconductors, magnetism, superconductivity, dielectrics and ferroelectrics, optical properties, defects, layered materials, quantum Hall effect, mesoscopics, nanophysics and soft condensed matter. Further important topics of the book are the evolution of BEC to BCS phenomena, conducting polymers, graphene, iron pnictide superconductors, light emitting diodes, N-V centers, nanomagnetism, negative index of refraction, optical lattices, phase transitions, phononics, photonics, plasmonics, quantum computing, solar cells, spin Hall effect and spintronics. In this 3rd edition, topics such as topological insulators, quantum computing, Bose–Einstein transitions, highly correlated electron systems and several others have been added. New material on magnetism in solids, as well as a discussion of semiconductors and a changed set of problems with solutions, are also included. The book also discusses “folk theorems” to remind readers of the essence of the physics without mathematics, and includes 90 mini-biographies of prominent solid state physicists of the past and present to put a human face on the subject. An extensive solutions manual rounds out the book. Learning Solid State Physics involves a certain degree of maturity, since it involves tying together diverse concepts from many areas of physics. The objective is to understand, in a basic way, how solid materials behave. To do this one needs both a good physical and mathematical background. One definition of Solid State Physics is it is the study of the physical (e.g. the electrical, dielectric, magnetic, elastic, and thermal) properties of solids in terms of basic physical laws. In one sense, Solid State Physics is more like chemistry than some other branches of physics because it focuses on common properties of large classes of materials. It is typical that Solid State Physics emphasizes how physics properties link to electronic structure. We have retained the term Solid Modern solid state physics came of age in the late thirties and forties and is now is part of condensed matter physics which includes liquids, soft materials, and non-crystalline solids. This solid state/condensed matter physics book begins with three broad areas: (1) How and why atoms bind together to form solids, (2) Lattice vibrations and phonons, and (3) Electrons in solids. It then applies these areas to (4) Interactions especially of electrons with phonons, (5) Metals, the Fermi surface and alloys, (6) Semiconductors, (7) Magnetism, (8) Superconductivity, (9) Dielectrics and ferroelectrics, (10) Optical properties, (11) Defects, and (12) Certain other modern topics such as layered materials, quantum Hall effect, mesoscopics, nanophysics, and soft condensed matter. For this 2nd addition new material has been added on the evolution of BEC to BCS phenomena, conducting polymers, graphene, highly correlated electrons, iron pnictide superconductors, light emitting diodes, N-V centers, nanomagnetism, negative index of refraction, optical lattices, phase transitions, phononics, photonics, plasmonics, quantum computing, solar cells, spin Hall effect, and spintronics. The major addition to this 2nd edition is an extensive solutions manual, in which all the text problems are discussed. The problems in our book cover a wide range of difficulty. The solutions in this manual are expected to show what we expect to get out of the problems. In the manual, we have also included a brief summary of solid state physics which should help you get focused on problem solving. We have also included "folk theorems" to remind about the essence of the physics without the mathematics. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxv Crystal Binding and Structure (James D. Patterson, Bernard C. Bailey)....Pages 1-45 Lattice Vibrations and Thermal Properties (James D. Patterson, Bernard C. Bailey)....Pages 47-126 Electrons in Periodic Potentials (James D. Patterson, Bernard C. Bailey)....Pages 127-238 The Interaction of Electrons and Lattice Vibrations (James D. Patterson, Bernard C. Bailey)....Pages 239-299 Metals, Alloys, and the Fermi Surface (James D. Patterson, Bernard C. Bailey)....Pages 301-332 Semiconductors (James D. Patterson, Bernard C. Bailey)....Pages 333-403 Magnetism, Magnons, and Magnetic Resonance (James D. Patterson, Bernard C. Bailey)....Pages 405-554 Superconductivity (Bernard C. Bailey, Bernard C. Bailey)....Pages 555-611 Dielectrics and Ferroelectrics (James D. Patterson, Bernard C. Bailey)....Pages 613-648 Optical Properties of Solids (James D. Patterson, Bernard C. Bailey)....Pages 649-704 Defects in Solids (James D. Patterson, Bernard C. Bailey)....Pages 705-728 Current Topics in Solid Condensed–Matter Physics (James D. Patterson, Bernard C. Bailey)....Pages 729-806 Back Matter ....Pages 807-954 While The Standard Solid State Topics Are Covered, The Basic Ones Often Have More Detailed Derivations Than Is Customary (with An Empasis On Crystalline Solids). Several Recent Topics Are Introduced, As Are Some Subjects Normally Included Only In Condensed Matter Physics. Lattice Vibrations, Electrons, Interactions, And Spin Effects (mostly In Magnetism) Are Discussed The Most Comprehensively. Many Problems Are Included Whose Level Is From Fill In The Steps To Long And Challenging, And The Text Is Equipped With References And Several Comments About Experiments With Figures And Tables.