Electronic Properties of Materials

by Rolf E. Hummel

Book Overview

This text on the electrical, optical, magnetic, and thermal properties of materials stresses concepts rather than mathematical formalism. Suitable for advanced undergraduates, it is intended for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387548394
• ISBN13: 9780387548395
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Well Written

I am taking Solid State Physics and my professor recommended this book along with 9 others separate from the text required for class. The text required for class can take a hike, but this book remained strong out of the 10 I checked out from the Library. I have the older version with a red cover but I have to say its pretty darn clear especially for such an abstract subject that even my professor has trouble explaining. Sometimes you find a gem. I wouldn't say it digs deep into any one thing but it does give an overview. I would seriously consider buying this book purely for reference durning my EE degree.

A great reference text. Well organized and presented.

This is an excellent text for every electrical engineering student whether graduate or undergraduate. I found the information to be clear and concise which made the concepts easily manageable. The use of mathematical formulas are placed in such a way as to aid with the reading rather than to be overbearing as other solid-state physics texts can be. The author does a great job in sectioning the book into parts, thereby making it easier to focus on a particular area of interest without having to hunt for the deisred information. For practicing engineers, this is a good reference book, especially if you are looking to gain a further understanding of device physics.

Easy to read, concept-oriented treatment of the subject.

The author should be commended for writing a textbook that focuses on the concepts instead of mathematical formulas, making the subject easy to comprehend. At the same time, the formulas are there for more indepth understanding. Overall, a good textbook for an undergraduate student of materials science.