ABSTRACT

Understand the Physics of the Solid StateUpdated and expanded with new topics, The Materials Physics Companion, 2nd 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. This edition illustrates how electrical and magnetic properties of mat

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Part 1: Introduction to Materials Physics

chapter 1|9 pages

1 Crystallography

chapter 1|34 pages

2 Quantum Mechanics

chapter 1|16 pages

3 Solid State Physics

chapter 1|23 pages

4X-Ray Diffraction

chapter 1|10 pages

5 Thermal Properties of Solids

chapter 1|7 pages

6 Mechanical Properties of Solids

part |1 pages

Part 2: Dielectric Properties of Materials

chapter 2|16 pages

1 Dielectric Properties

chapter 2|9 pages

2 Polarisability

chapter 2|5 pages

4 Dielectric Breakdown

chapter 2|11 pages

5 Examples of Dielectrics

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Part 3: Magnetic Properties of Materials

chapter 3|7 pages

1 Magnetic Field

chapter 3|9 pages

2 Magnetic Moment

chapter 3|16 pages

3 Magnetic Properties

chapter 3|21 pages

4 Ferromagnetism

chapter 3|9 pages

5 Superconductivity