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Quasiparticles excitations which look nearly as individual particles as. Kittel, introduction to solid state physics, 7th ed, wiley, 1996. This new edition of the popular introduction to solidstate physics provides a comprehensive overview on basic theoretical and experimental concepts of material science. Its detailed discussion of electron and photon states are used to illuminate thermodynamic, electric, magnetic and optical phenomena, stressing their relation to the basic laws of physics. This course examines classical and quantum models of electrons and lattice vibrations in solids, emphasizing physical models for elastic properties, electronic transport, and heat capacity. Solid state physics is a branch of physics that deals primarily with the. An introduction to principles of materials science advanced texts in physics advanced texts in physics paperback.
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