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994667
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b749037
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Peierls, Rudolf E., (Rudolf Ernst),1907-1995
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Quantum theory of solids /\ by R.E. Peierls.
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford :: Clarendon Press ;New York :: Oxford University Press,, 2001.
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| Series Statement
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Oxford classic texts in the physical sciences.
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1 online resource (viii, 229 pages) :: diagrams
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| ISBN
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0191516481
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: 019850781X
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: 9780191516481
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: 9780198507819
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9780192670175
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-224) and index.
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| Contents
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""PREFACE""; ""CONTENTS""; ""I. CRYSTAL LATTICES. GENERAL THEORY""; ""1.1 Introduction. Examples of structures""; ""1.2 Dynamical problem. Adiabatic approximation""; ""1.3 Equilibrium""; ""1.4 Types of binding""; ""1.5 Atomic vibrations. Classical mechanics. Linear chain""; ""1.6 Atomic vibrations. Classical mechanics. General solution""; ""1.7 Properties of normal vibrations""; ""1.8 Remark about elastic constants""; ""1.9 Quantum theory""; ""II. CRYSTAL LATTICES. APPLICATIONS""; ""2.1 Specific heat""; ""2.2 Anharmonic terms. Thermal expansion""; ""2.3 Linear term in specific heat""
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""2.4 Thermal conductivity""""2.5 Boltzmann equation""; ""2.6 High temperature""; ""2.7 Impurities and size effect""; ""III. INTERACTION OF LIGHT WITH NON-CONDUCTING CRYSTALS""; ""3.1 Statement of problem. Infra-red absorption""; ""3.2 Diffraction of X-rays""; ""3.3 Effect of the atomic vibrations""; ""3.4 Scattering of light""; ""3.5 Scattering of neutrons""; ""IV. ELECTRONS IN A PERFECT LATTICE""; ""4.1 Bloch theorem""; ""4.2 Strong binding""; ""4.3 Nearly free electrons""; ""4.4 Velocity and acceleration""; ""4.5 Many electrons. Statistics""; ""4.6 Specific heat""; ""4.7 Surface problems""
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""7.1 Paramagnetism""""7.2 Diamagnetism of free electrons""; ""7.3 Effect of a periodic field""; ""7.4 Hall effect and magneto-resistance""; ""VIII. FERROMAGNETISM""; ""8.1 The Weiss model""; ""8.2 The spin-wave theory. One dimension""; ""8.3 Spin-wave model and ferromagnetism""; ""8.4 The collective electron model""; ""8.5 Neutron scattering""; ""8.6 Remark on magnetization curves""; ""8.7 Anti-ferromagnetism""; ""IX. INTERACTION OF LIGHT WITH ELECTRONS IN SOLIDS""; ""9.1 General outline. Classical theory""; ""9.2 Transitions between bands""; ""9.3 Photoelectric effect""
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""9.4 Non-conducting crystals""""X. SEMI-CONDUCTORS AND LUMINESCENCE""; ""10.1 Semi-conductors""; ""10.2 Number of carriers""; ""10.3 Electrical properties""; ""10.4 Density gradients and space charge""; ""10.5 Rectifying contacts""; ""10.6 Electrons not in thermal equilibrium""; ""XI. SUPERCONDUCTIVITY""; ""11.1 Summary of properties""; ""11.2 Outline of Fröhlich-Bardeen theory""; ""11.3 Effect of a magnetic field""; ""11.4 Objections and difficulties""; ""BIBLIOGRAPHY""; ""REFERENCES""; ""LIST OF SYMBOLS""; ""INDEX""; ""A""; ""B""; ""C""; ""D""; ""E""; ""F""; ""G""; ""H""; ""I""; ""J""
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""V. COHESIVE FORCES IN METALS""""5.1 General discussion""; ""5.2 The Wigner-Seitz approximation""; ""5.3 Distorted structures. Linear chain""; ""5.4 Distorted structures. Three dimensions""; ""VI. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA""; ""6.1 General considerations. Collision time""; ""6.2 Thermal conductivity""; ""6.3 Static obstacles. Impurities and imperfections""; ""6.4 Effect of lattice vibrations. General""; ""6.5 Collisions between electrons""; ""6.6 Collisions at high temperatures""; ""6.7 Low temperatures""; ""6.8 Validity of assumptions""; ""VII. MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF METALS""
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| Abstract
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Quantum Theory of Solids develops its subject from the basic principles of quantum mechanics. The emphasis is on a single statement of the ideas underlying the various approximations that have to be used. The electron theory of metals is included.
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Energy-band theory of solids.
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Quantum theory.
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Solids.
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Energy-band theory of solids.
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Quantum theory.
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SCIENCE-- Physics-- Condensed Matter.
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Solids.
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| Dewey Classification
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530.4/1
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| LC Classification
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QC176.P42 2001eb
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UP 1000rvk
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