Fundamentals of Solid State PhysicsThis text explains the fundamental links between solid state phenomena and the basic laws of quantum mechanics, electromagnetism and thermodynamics. Its detailed discussion of electron and photon states are used to illuminate thermodynamic, electric, magnetic and optical phenomena, stressing their relation to the basic laws of physics. Several important experiments are also included, showing the experimental roots of the subject, important underlying concepts, and illustrating how fundamental qualities can be measured. Throughout, numerical calculations are emphasized for the purpose of determining the sizes of various important qualities. Many worked examples are also included, as well as a wide variety of problems to test comprehension of all topics covered. Also contains a special chapter on the physics of semiconductor devices. Features extensive reading lists at the chapter-ends. Except for engstroms and electron volts, SI units are used extensively. |
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absorption angle angular frequency applied field atomic orbitals atoms average axis bonding Brillouin zone calculate chemical potential coefficient conduction band contribution crystal momentum cube edge cubic lattice current density curve dipole direction displacement distribution function effective mass electric field electron concentration electron energy equation equilibrium example Fermi energy Fermi level Fermi surface ferromagnetic FIGURE free electron band given hexagonal hole impurity induction field integral interactions lattice points magnetic field magnitude material metal nearest neighbors nearly free electron neutron normal mode number of electrons orbital particle peaks perpendicular phonon plane polarization positive primitive propagation constant propagation vector proportional r₁ rad/s radial distribution function reciprocal lattice vector recombination relaxation resonance result rotation sample scattering Schrödinger equation semiconductor shown in Fig shows simple cubic sphere spin structure superconducting symmetry transition region unit cell valence band vanishes velocity wave function wavelength zero