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I like the way the book starts with bonds between atoms before the obligatory chapter on crystalline solids, followed by an excellent treatment of mechanical properties. The standard topics of solid-state physics are then presented, starting with electronic properties. There is a splendid final chapter on polymers. The style is confident, authoritative and up to date ...Richard Feynman, in evaluating his own attempt to teach quantum mechanics early in a physics course, reckoned he had failed. Has Richard Turton succeeded? I think he has. Andrew Briggs, professor of materials, University of Oxford The Times Higher, 24 November 2000 (Physics and Engineering)This book is aimed at first and second year undergraduates taking a course in solid state physics. It is suitable for physics or engineering students. It is aimed at a substantially lower level than the majority of solid state physics texts. in particular, it does not assume any prior knowledge of quantum theory. The text is largely non-mathematical, but questions are integrated into the text to encourage readers to tackle the problem-solving aspects of the subject. Worked examples and a complete set of detailed solutions are included.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780198503521
eBay Product ID (ePID)95782439
Product Key Features
Number of Pages430 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Physics of Solids
Publication Year2000
SubjectPhysics
TypeTextbook
AuthorRichard John Turton
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height244 mm
Item Weight809 g
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorRichard John Turton