Theoretical Solid State Physics (eBook)

International Series in Natural Philosophy, Volume 1

Albert Haug (Autor)

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2016 | 1. Auflage
512 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
9781483151533 (ISBN)

Infos

Theoretical Solid State Physics, Volume 1 focuses on the study of solid state physics. The volume first takes a look at the basic concepts and structures of solid state physics, including potential energies of solids, concept and classification of solids, and crystal structure. The book then explains single-electron approximation wherein the methods for calculating energy bands; electron in the field of crystal atoms; laws of motion of the electrons in solids; and electron statistics are discussed. The text describes general forms of solutions and relationships, including collective electron interactions, Hartree-Fock and Heitler-London methods, and electron-electron scattering. The volume also reviews the magnetic properties of solids. Paramagnetism and diamagnetism of free electrons, solids, and atoms; behavior of electrons in a magnetic field; and basic concepts of magnetism are discussed. The book also considers the dielectric properties of solids and dynamics of crystal lattices. The volume is a dependable source of data for readers interested in solid state physics.

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Theoretical Solid State Physics 4
Copyright Page 5
Table of Contents 6
Contents of Volume 2 10
Foreword 14
CHAPTER I. Basic Concepts and Structure of Solid State Physics 16
1. Concept and Classification of Solids 16
2. Crystal Structure 18
3. The Separation of Electron and Lattice Properties 29
4. The Potential Energies in Solids 37
CHAPTER II. The Electrons in the Crystal 45
CHAPTER II.A. The Single-electron Approximation 46
5. The Electron in the Crystal's Periodic Potential 46
6. The Electron in the Field of the Crystal Atoms 55
7. Brillouin Zones and Energy Bands 65
8. The One-dimensional Crystal Model 74
9. Methods for Calculating the Energy Bands 84
10. Inferences from the Energy Band Spectrum 97
11. Electron Statistics 101
12. The Laws of Motion of the Electrons in Solids 106
13. The Effective Mass Concept 115
14. Holes 119
15. Approximation Methods in the Presence of Extra Fields 125
16. Interband Transitions in Strong Fields 133
17. Radiative Transitions 142
18. Emission Processes 148
19. Contact Problems 160
CHAPTER II.B. The Many-electron Problem 164
20. General Form of Solutions and Relationships 164
21. The Hartree-Fock Method 174
22. Excited States. Excitons 181
23. The Heitler-London Method 195
24. Collective Electron Interactions 214
25. Electron-Electron Scattering 236
26. Summary 240
CHAPTER II.C. Crystal Binding 243
27. The Binding Energy 243
28. Metallic Binding 248
29. Binding of Ionic Crystals 262
30. Van der Waals Binding 273
31. Valence Binding 285
32. The Work Function 289
CHAPTER II.D. Magnetic Properties of Solids 297
33. Basic Concepts of Magnetism 297
34. Behaviour of Electrons in a Magnetic Field 302
35. Paramagnetism and Diamagnetism of Atoms 308
36. Paramagnetism and Diamagnetism of Free Electrons 316
37. Paramagnetism and Diamagnetism of Solids 328
38. Ferromagnetism 337
39. Antiferromagnetism and Ferri magnetism 351
CHAPTER II.E. Dielectric Properties of Solids 366
40. Permittivity 366
41. The Classical Theory of Permittivity 372
42. Quantum-mechanical Treatment of Permittivity 379
43. Ferroelectricity 394
CHAPTER IIl. The Crystal Lattice 404
44. Statics of the Crystal Lattice 404
45. Dynamics of the Crystal Lattice 413
46. Lattice Vibrations 424
47. Continuum Theory of the Crystal Lattice 440
48. Specific Heat of Crystals 449
49. Thermodynamics of the Crystal Lattice 456
50. The Thermal Conductivity of the Crystal Lattice 466
Appendix 476
A1. Outline of Statistics 476
A 2. Mathematical Appendix 487
References 496
Notations and Numerical Values 500
Index 506

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.4.2016
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Mechanik
• Themenwelt: Technik
• ISBN-13: 9781483151533 / 9781483151533