| Publisher |
Prentice Hall |
| Publication Year |
2010 |
| ISBN-13 |
9788120340701 |
| ISBN-10 |
9788120340701 |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Number of Pages |
492 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
| Weight (grms) |
676 |
This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the physical properties of crystalline solids. It explains the structure of crystals, theory of crystal diffraction and the reciprocal lattice. As the book advances, it describes different kinds of imperfections in crystals, bonding in solids, and vibration in one-dimensional monoatomic and diatomic linear lattice. Different theories of specific heat, thermal conductivity of solids and lattice thermal conductivity are thoroughly dealt with. Coverage also includes the free electron theory, band theory and semiconductors. In addition, the book also describes in detail the magnetic properties of solids and superconductivity. Finally, the book includes discussions on lasers, nanotechnology and the basic principles of fibre optics and holography. Key Features : ???Puts a conceptual emphasis on the subject. ???Includes numerous diagrams and figures to clarify the concepts. ???Gives step-by-step explanations of theories. ???Provides chapter-end exercises to test the knowledge acquired. The book is designed to meet the requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate students of physics and also for the engineering students for their courses in solid state physics, condensed matter physics and material science.
Arun Kumar
"Arun Kumar taught economics at the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, till 2015. He has a master's degree in physics from Delhi University and Princeton University, USA, and a doctorate in economics from JNU. His areas of special interest are public finance and public policy, and macroeconomics and economic development.
He has coordinated the work of producing Alternative Budgets for 1993-94 and 1994-95 and demonstrated that alternative policies are feasible based on the nation's own resources. Earlier he was at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy and worked on the report titled Aspects of the Black Economy in India.
He has been interviewed and quoted widely in newspapers and magazines on the subject of demonetization, and has written extensively on the black economy over thirty-five years."
Arun Kumar
Prentice Hall