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Since the publication of the first edition over 50 years ago, Introduction to Solid State Physics has been the standard solid state physics text for physics students. The author's goal from the beginning has been to write a book that is accessible to undergraduates and consistently teachable.... read more
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People edit
- Igor Y. Tamm: Soviet physicist, Nobel Laureate. He introduced the concept of "phonon", quasi-particle derived from quantization of lattice vibration, that has becomed a most fundamental tool in solid-state physics.
First Sentence edit
The serious study of solid state physics began with the discovery of x-ray diffraction by crystals and the publication of a series of simple calculations of the properties of crystals and of electrons in crystals.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Charles Kittel (Author)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 530.41
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