ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICS

By F. CAIRT

Crystal Structure 1 Introduction 2 Core Concept: Crystal Structures and Classification 3 Core Concept: Crystal Growth 16 Core Concept: Properties of Solids 21 Core Concept: Types of Bonds 27 Summary 36 Multiple Choice Questions 37 Review Questions 38 References 39 2 Elementary Lattice Dynamics 41 Introduction 42 Core Concept: Lattice Vibrations and Phonons 42 Core Concept: Heat Capacities of Solids 58 Summary 68 Multiple Choice Questions 69 Review Questions 70 References 71 3 Magnetic Properties of Matter 73 Introduction 74 Core Concept: Magnetism 74 Core Concept: Matter 95 Summary 102 Multiple Choice Questions 103 Table of Contents Review Questions 104 References105 4 Dielectric Properties of Materials 107 Introduction 108 Core Concept: Polarization 111 Core Concept: Classification of Dielectric Materials 122 Summary 139 Multiple Choice Questions 140 Review Questions 141 References142 5 Fundamentals of Materials 143 Introduction 144 Core Concept: Properties of Materials 144 Core Concept: Perception of Holes 160 Core Concept: Insulators, and Semiconductors 168 Summary 178 Multiple Choice Questions 179 Review Questions 180 References181 6 Superconductivity 183 Introduction 184 Core Concept: Superconductivity Basics 185 Core Concept: Properties of Superconductors 198 Core Concept: Types of Superconductor 207 Summary 216 Multiple Choice Questions 217 Review Questions 218 References219 7 Defects and Impurities 221 Introduction 222 Core Concept: Defects In Solids 222 Core Concept: Intrinsic Defects in Semiconductors231 Core Concept: Thermodynamics of Intrinsic Point Defects238 Core Concept: Foreign Impurities 244 Core Concept: Ingot and Substrate Characterization 250 Core Concept: Doping 259 Summary 265 Multiple Choice Questions 266 Review Questions 267 References268