Quantum Theory of Solids

Eoin P. O’Reilly9780203212158, 0203212150

Quantum Theory of Solids presents a concisely-structured tour of the theory relating to chemical bonding and its application to the three most significant topics in solid state physics: semiconductors, magnetism, and superconductivity—topics that have seen major advances in recent years. This is a unique treatment that develops the concepts of quantum theory for the solid state from the basics through to an advanced level, encompassing additional quantum mechanics techniques, such as the variational method and perturbation theory. Written at the senior undergraduate/masters level, it provides an exceptional grounding in the subject.

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Table of contents :
Book Cover
Half-Title
Title
Copyright
Contents
Series preface
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction and review of quantum mechanics
Chapter 2 Bonding in molecules and solids
Chapter 3 Band structure of solids
Chapter 4 Band structure and defects in bulk semiconductors
Chapter 5 Physics and applications of low-dimensional semiconductor structures
Chapter 6 Diamagnetism and paramagnetism
Chapter 7 Ferromagnetism and magnetic order
Chapter 8 Superconductivity
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Outline solutions to problems
Index.