Principles of Condensed Matter Physics Paperback / softback
by P. M. (Princeton University, New Jersey) Chaikin, T. C. (University of Pennsylvania) Lubensky
Paperback / softback
Description
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.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:720 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 15 Tables, unspecified; 10 Halftones, unspecified; 280 Line
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:28/09/2000
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- ISBN:9780521794503
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:720 pages, Worked examples or Exercises; 15 Tables, unspecified; 10 Halftones, unspecified; 280 Line
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:28/09/2000
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521794503
