The physics and chemistry of materials /
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| Author / Creator: | Gersten, Joel I. (Joel Irwin) |
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| Imprint: | New York : Wiley, c2001. |
| Description: | xxix, 826 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4475105 |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- List of Tables
- Introduction
- Section I. Structure of Materials
- 1. Structure of Crystals
- Introduction to Lattices
- Local Atomic Bonding Units and Crystal Structures
- References
- Problems
- 2. Bonding in Solids
- Bonding in Elemental Solids
- Bonding in Multielement Crystals
- Cohesive Energies
- Summary of Some Atomic Properties and Parameters
- References
- Problems
- 3. Diffraction and the Reciprocal Lattice
- Diffraction
- Elastic Scattering from Ordered and Disordered Materials
- References
- Problems
- 4. Order and Disorder in Solids
- Order and Disorder
- Defects in Solids
- References
- Problems
- Section II. Physical Properties of Materials
- 5. Phonons
- Excitations of the Lattice: Phonons
- Lattice Specific Heat of Solids
- Anharmonic Effects
- References
- Problems
- 6. Thermally Activated Processes, Phase Diagrams, and Phase Transitions
- Thermally Activated Processes
- Equilibrium Phase Diagrams
- Structural Phase Transitions
- References
- Problems
- 7. Electrons in Solids: Electrical and Thermal Properties
- Classical Theory of Electrical Conduction
- Free-Electron Gases
- Transport Theory
- The Quantum Theory of Solids
- Quantum Effects in Electrical Conduction
- Conduction in Insulators
- Metal--Insulator Transition
- Conductivity of Reduced-Dimensional Systems
- References
- Problems
- 8. Optical Properties of Materials
- References
- Problems
- 9. Magnetic Properties of Materials
- Origins of Magnetism in Solids
- Types of Magnetism and Magnetic Behavior in Materials
- References
- Problems
- 10. Mechanical Properties of Materials
- Stress, Strain, and Elastic Constants
- Elastic Properties of Materials
- Anelastic Properties of Materials
- Inelastic Properties of Materials
- References
- Problems
- Section III. Classes of Materials
- 11. Semiconductors
- Characteristic Properties of Semiconductors
- Microscopic Properties
- Macroscopic Properties
- Examples of Semiconductors
- Applications of Semiconductors
- References
- Problems
- 12. Metals and Alloys
- Three Classes of Metals
- Alloys
- Examples and Applications of Metallic Allyos
- References
- Problems
- 13. Ceramics
- Applications
- References
- Problems
- 14. Polymers
- Structure of Polymers
- Mechanical Properties
- Thermal Properties
- Applications
- References
- Problems
- 15. Dielectric and Ferroelectric Materials
- Applications
- References
- Problems
- 16. Superconductors
- Characteristic Properties of Superconductors
- Examples of Superconductors
- Applications of Superconductors
- References
- Problems
- 17. Magnetic Materials
- Characteristic Properties of Magnetic Materials
- Important Effects in Magnetic Materials
- Examples and Applications of Magnetic Materials
- References
- Problems
- 18. Optical Materials
- Propagation of Light
- Generation of Light
- Recording of Light
- References
- Problems
- Section IV. Surfaces, Thin Films, Interfaces, and Multilayers
- 19. Surfaces
- Real Surfaces
- Electronic Properties of Surfaces
- Surface Modification
- Adhesion and Friction
- References
- Problems
- 20. Thin Films, Interfaces, and Multilayers
- Thin Films
- Interfaces
- Multilayers
- References
- Problems
- Section V. Synthesis and Processing of Materials
- 21. Synthesis and Processing of Materials
- Issues in Synthesis and Processing
- Synthesis and Processing of Semiconductors
- Synthesis and Processing of Metals
- Synthesis and Processing of Ceramics and Glasses
- Synthesis and Processing of Polymers and Carbon Molecules
- References
- Problems
- 22. Characterization of Materials
- Diffraction Techniques
- Optical Spectroscopy
- Electron Microscopy
- Electron Spectroscopy and Ion Scattering
- Surface Microscopy
- Transport Measurements
- Magnetic Measurements
- Resonance Techniques
- Elementary Particles
- References
- Problems
- Appendix WA. Thermodynamics
- Appendix WB. Statistical Mechanics
- Appendix WC. Quantum Mechanics
- Materials Index
- Index
