Atomistic Properties of Solids

by K.G. Subhadra, Dinker B. Sirdeshmukh, Lalitha Sirdeshmukh

Book Overview

Introduction.- Crystal growth.- Crystallography.- Diffraction of radiation by crystals.- Crystal structure determination.- Cohesion.- Tensor nature of crystal properties.- Mechanical properties.- Thermal properties.- Lattice vibrations.- Dielectric properties.- Pyro-, Piezo- and ferroelectricity.- Optical properties of insulators.- Defects in crystals: I Point defects.- Defects in crystals: II Dislocations.- The other crystalline states (quasi crystals, nano crystals, polycrystals, thin films, liquid crystals).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642270379
• ISBN13: 9783642270376
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 618 Pages
• Weight: 1.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"