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OverviewThe structure of much of solid-state theory comes directly from group theory, but until now there has been no elementary introduction to the band theory of solids which adopts this approach. This book provides such an introduction, employing only the simplest and most basic of group theoretical ideas, and emphasizing the significance of symmetry in determining many of the essential concepts used in the subject.Given the extensive training of chemists in applying group theory, there is no quicker entry into the subject than by means of the approach used in this book. Many topics were chosen with the needs of chemists in mind, and many of the examples have a chemical flavour. Numerous problems are included which enable the reader to apply the major ideas and to complete some parts of the treatment. Chemists will find this a valuable introduction to band theory, and the book will also appeal to all physical scientists who would like to go a little beyond the elementary treatments so far available. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Simon L. Altmann (Emeritus Fellow, Emeritus Fellow, Brasenose College, Oxford)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Clarendon Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.452kg ISBN: 9780198558668ISBN 10: 019855866 Pages: 300 Publication Date: 07 April 1994 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents0: Notation 1: The free-electron picture 2: Symmetry and group theory 3: Space groups 4: The reciprocal lattice and the Fourier series 5: Block functions and Brillouin zones 6: Space group representations 7: The representation of space groups: an example 8: Brillouin zones and energy bands 9: Bands and Fermi surfaces in metals and semiconductors 10: Methods of calculation of band structures 11: Phonons and conductivity 12: Phase stability 13: Wannier functions and Loewdin orbitals 14: Surface and impurity states 15: Solutions to the problems References IndexReviewsI recommend the book to all those who wish to taste the flavour of the group-theory applications in physics and chemistry. Contemporary Physics A very good book on symmetry in solids Angewandte Chemie I recommend the book to all those who wish to taste the flavour of the group-theory applications in physics and chemistry. Contemporary Physics A very good book on symmetry in solids Angewandte Chemie Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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