The Materials Physics Companion - Anthony C. Fischer-Cripps - Bog

Updated and expanded with new topics, this second edition puts the physics of the solid state within the reach of students by offering an easy-to-navigate pathway from basic knowledge through to advanced concepts. Using the unique signature style of the author¿s other companion books, this edition illustrates how electrical and magnetic properties of matter arise from the basic principles of quantum mechanics in a way that is accessible to science and engineering students.