The Physics of Metals: Volume 1, Electrons

The Physics of Metals: Volume 1, Electrons
Author: Sir Nevill Francis Mott
Publisher: CUP Archive
Total Pages: 454
Release: 1969-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0521071062

This advanced 1969 treatise was written by a team of international experts, and presents a definitive account of a major field of modern physics.

Introduction to the Physics of Electrons in Solids

Introduction to the Physics of Electrons in Solids
Author: Henri Alloul
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 622
Release: 2010-12-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 364213565X

This textbook sets out to enable readers to understand fundamental aspects underlying quantum macroscopic phenomena in solids, primarily through the modern experimental techniques and results. The classic independent-electrons approach for describing the electronic structure in terms of energy bands helps explain the occurrence of metals, insulators and semiconductors. It is underlined that superconductivity and magnetism can only be understood by taking into account the interactions between electrons. The text recounts the experimental observations that have revealed the main properties of the superconductors and were essential to track its physical origin. While fundamental concepts are underlined, those which are required to describe the high technology applications, present or future, are emphasized as well. Problem sets involve experimental approaches and tools which support a practical understanding of the materials and their behaviour.

Introduction To Condensed Matter Physics, Volume 1

Introduction To Condensed Matter Physics, Volume 1
Author: Duan Feng
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2005-07-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9813102195

This is volume 1 of two-volume book that presents an excellent, comprehensive exposition of the multi-faceted subjects of modern condensed matter physics, unified within an original and coherent conceptual framework. Traditional subjects such as band theory and lattice dynamics are tightly organized in this framework, while many new developments emerge spontaneously from it. In this volume,• Basic concepts are emphasized; usually they are intuitively introduced, then more precisely formulated, and compared with correlated concepts.• A plethora of new topics, such as quasicrystals, photonic crystals, GMR, TMR, CMR, high Tc superconductors, Bose-Einstein condensation, etc., are presented with sharp physical insights.• Bond and band approaches are discussed in parallel, breaking the barrier between physics and chemistry.• A highly accessible chapter is included on correlated electronic states — rarely found in an introductory text.• Introductory chapters on tunneling, mesoscopic phenomena, and quantum-confined nanostructures constitute a sound foundation for nanoscience and nanotechnology.• The text is profusely illustrated with about 500 figures.

Electron Correlation in Metals

Electron Correlation in Metals
Author: K. Yamada
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2010-06-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139453068

Since the discovery of high Tc superconductivity, the role of electron correlation on superconductivity has been an important issue in condensed matter physics. Here the role of electron correlation in metals is explained in detail on the basis of the Fermi liquid theory. The book, originally published in 2004, discusses the following issues: enhancements of electronic specific heat and magnetic susceptibility, effects of electron correlation on transport phenomena such as electric resistivity and Hall coefficient, magnetism, Mott transition and unconventional superconductivity. These originate commonly from the Coulomb repulsion between electrons. In particular, superconductivity in strongly correlated electron systems is discussed with a unified point of view. This book is written to explain interesting physics in metals for undergraduate and graduate students and researchers in condensed matter physics.

Introduction to the Electron Theory of Metals

Introduction to the Electron Theory of Metals
Author: Uichiro Mizutani
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 610
Release: 2001-06-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521587099

Electron theory of metals textbook for advanced undergraduate students of condensed-matter physics and related disciplines.

Electrons at the Fermi Surface

Electrons at the Fermi Surface
Author: Springford
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2011-03-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521175067

First published in 1980, this is a Festschrift to honour Professor David Schoenberg, FRS, on the subject of electrons at the Fermi surface.

Mesoscopic Physics of Electrons and Photons

Mesoscopic Physics of Electrons and Photons
Author: Eric Akkermans
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 479
Release: 2007-05-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139463993

Quantum mesoscopic physics covers a whole class in interference effects related to the propagation of waves in complex and random media. These effects are ubiquitous in physics, from the behaviour of electrons in metals and semiconductors to the propagation of electromagnetic waves in suspensions such as colloids, and quantum systems like cold atomic gases. A solid introduction to quantum mesoscopic physics, this book is a modern account of the problem of coherent wave propagation in random media. It provides a unified account of the basic theoretical tools and methods, highlighting the common aspects of the various optical and electronic phenomena involved and presenting a large number of experimental results. With over 200 figures, and exercises throughout, the book was originally published in 2007 and is ideal for graduate students in physics, electrical engineering, applied physics, acoustics and astrophysics. It will also be an interesting reference for researchers.

The Physical Chemistry of Solids

The Physical Chemistry of Solids
Author: Richard John Borg
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 636
Release: 1992
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780121184209

The Physical Chemistry of Solids represents an integrated textbooks on solid state chemistry at an introductory level. This text book will provide instructors with the opportunity to develop a unified course on solid state chemistry at the upper undergraduate/lower graduate level. All major aspects of solid state chemistry are covered as are the principles of chemical bonding and related mathematical concepts and operations. The book concludes each chapter with problem sets to facilitate teaching or self study.

The Physics of Laser Plasmas and Applications - Volume 1

The Physics of Laser Plasmas and Applications - Volume 1
Author: Hideaki Takabe
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2020-08-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030496139

The series of books discusses the physics of laser and matter interaction, fluid dynamics of high-temperature and high-density compressible plasma, and kinetic phenomena and particle dynamics in laser-produced plasma. The book (Vol.1) gives the physics of intense-laser absorption in matter and/or plasma in non-relativistic and relativistic laser-intensity regime. In many cases, it is explained with clear images of physics so that an intuitive understanding of individual physics is possible for non-specialists. For intense-laser of 1013-16 W/cm2, the laser energy is mainly absorbed via collisional process, where the oscillation energy is converted to thermal energy by non-adiabatic Coulomb collision with the ions. Collisionless interactions with the collective modes in plasma are also described. The main topics are the interaction of ultra-intense laser and plasma for the intensity near and over 1018W/cm2. In such regime, relativistic dynamics become essential. A new physics appears due to the relativistic effects, such as mass correction, relativistic nonlinear force, chaos physics of particle motions, and so on. The book provides clearly the theoretical base for challenging the laser-plasma interaction physics in the wide range of power lasers. It is suitable as a textbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate students as well as for readers who want to understand the whole physics structure about what happen when an intense-laser irradiates any materials including solids, gas etc. Explaining the physics intuitively without complicated mathematics, it is also a valuable resource for engineering students and researchers as well as for self-study.