Principles of Electronic CeramicsA modern introduction to the physical principles of electronic ceramic materials. Describes theory in structural terms via the language of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics, bridging the gap between purely theoretical solid-state texts and strictly applied materials science texts. Most of the equations employed are derived from first principles. Each chapter describes the relevant properties of the materials covered, presents applications of the theory, and includes a graded set of problems (some to be done on a computer). Adopts the convention of the American Ceramic Society. Contains tables and figures. |
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applied atoms band becomes bond boundary breakdown calculate called carriers cation ceramics Chapter charge composition compounds concentration conduction band conductivity Consequently considered constant crystal decreases defects defined density dependence described dielectric dipoles direction discussed distribution domains effect electric electron energy equal equation example ferroelectric field frequency function glass grain boundary holes important increases indicates interaction ionic ions laser lattice light loss lower magnetic material mechanism metal mobility move n-type obtain occurs optical orbitals oxygen particle phase Physics polarization positive possible potential probability problem produce properties quantum quantum mechanics range reflected refraction region represents result semiconductor separation shown in Figure shows silica silicate glasses silicon solid strength structure substituting surface Table temperature termed tetrahedral theory thermal transition unit valence wave wavelength yields York zero