Solid State Physics 2nd Ed.

Updated to reflect recent work in the field this book has been designed as a textbook for Graduate and Postgraduate students of Physics and Engineers. All the chapters have supplemented by solved and unsolved examples. Some of chapters illustrate areas of current interest in solid state Physics; to give the student a practical working knowledge of the subject Text has been presented in simple and lucid manner that helps student to grasp the subject-matter easily. There is a fair amount of detail in the examples and derivations given in the text.Contents1. Crystal Structure 2. Chemical Bonding in Solids 3. Defects in Solids 4. Elements of Quantum Mechanics 5. X-Ray Diffraction 6. Lattice Vibrations 7. Thermal Properties of Solids 8. Free Electron Theory of Metal 9. Band Theory 10. Semiconductors 11. Dielectric Properties of Solids 12. Magnetic Properties of Matter 13. Magnetic Resonance 14. Superconductivity 15. Nanomaterials 16. Optical Properties 17. Semiconductor Devices Bibliography Index