Condensed Matter in a Nutshell


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Condensed Matter in a Nutshell is the most concise, accessible, and self-contained introduction to this exciting and cutting-edge area of modern physics. This premier textbook covers all the standard topics, including crystal structures, energy bands, phonons, optical properties, ferroelectricity, superconductivity, and magnetism. It includes in-depth discussions of transport theory, nanoscience, and semiconductors, and also features the latest experimental advances in this fast-developing field, such as high-temperature superconductivity, the quantum Hall effect, graphene, nanotubes, localization, Hubbard models, density functional theory, phonon focusing, and Kapitza resistance. Rich in detail and full of examples and problems, this textbook is the complete resource for a two-semester graduate course in condensed matter and material physics.
- Covers standard topics like crystal structures, energy bands, and phonons
- Features the latest advances like high-temperature superconductivity and more
- Full of instructive examples and challenging problems
- Solutions manual (available only to teachers)
Condensed Matter in a Nutshell Review
One of the reviewers remarked that the author is a nuts-and-bolts theorist, and this may actually describe this book best. If you know what you are looking for, this is a great book, the style of the author is enjoyable, and you will learn both solid-state theory basics and a whole lot of interesting new topics. You will find several standard topics explained extremely well, much better than in any other book at this level (at least to my knowledge); for instance local-field effects and the screening of the electron-phonon interactions. It is certainly an outstanding companion to a solid-state theory class, but may be confusing to a beginner. The only weakness I could find is the treatment of optical properties of solids, which should, to my mind, be done in the framework of reduced density matrices.Most of the consumer Reviews tell that the "Condensed Matter in a Nutshell" are high quality item. You can read each testimony from consumers to find out cons and pros from Condensed Matter in a Nutshell ...

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