Principles of Condensed Matter Physics - Softcover

Chaikin, P. M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521794501 ISBN 13: 9780521794503

Verlag: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Inhaltsangabe

Now in paperback, this book provides an overview of the physics of condensed matter systems. Assuming a familiarity with the basics of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics, the book establishes a general framework for describing condensed phases of matter, based on symmetries and conservation laws. It explores the role of spatial dimensionality and microscopic interactions in determining the nature of phase transitions, as well as discussing the structure and properties of materials with different symmetries. Particular attention is given to critical phenomena and renormalization group methods. The properties of liquids, liquid crystals, quasicrystals, crystalline solids, magnetically ordered systems and amorphous solids are investigated in terms of their symmetry, generalised rigidity, hydrodynamics and topological defect structure. In addition to serving as a course text, this book is an essential reference for students and researchers in physics, applied physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, who are interested in modern condensed matter physics.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0521794501
• ISBN 13: 9780521794503
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 720
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