Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of MaterialsDiscusses the Structure and Properties of Materials and How These Materials Are Used in Diverse ApplicationsBuilding on undergraduate students' backgrounds in mathematics, science, and engineering, Introduction to the Physics and Chemistry of Materials provides the foundation needed for more advanced work in materials science. Ideal for a two-semes |
Contents
| 1 | |
Fundamental Principles | 13 |
Chemical Bonding | 33 |
Crystals and Crystallography | 61 |
The Structure of Matter | 89 |
Reciprocal Lattice and XRay Diffraction | 121 |
Theory of Elasticity | 141 |
Defects in Crystals | 157 |
Distribution Functions | 297 |
Lattice Vibrations and Phonons | 311 |
Thermal Properties of Solids | 321 |
Free Electrons in Metals | 339 |
Band Theory of Metals | 355 |
Semiconductors | 375 |
Theory and Applications of Junctions | 397 |
Transistors Quantum Wells and Superlattices | 419 |
Mechanical Properties of Materials | 175 |
Composites | 195 |
Phase Equilibria in Single Component Systems | 209 |
Phase Equilibria in Multicomponent Systems | 225 |
Alloy Solidification | 255 |
Transformation Kinetics | 273 |
Dielectrics and the Dielectric Function | 437 |
Optical Properties of Materials | 463 |
Magnetism and Magnetic Materials | 493 |
Superconductivity | 513 |
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