Solid State Physics for Engineering and Materials Science |
 | Author: John Philip McKelvey
Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company
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Sales Rank: 885003
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Original Ed
Pages: 503
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 7.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 089464436X
Dewey Decimal Number: 530.41
EAN: 9780894644368
ASIN: 089464436X
Publication Date: August 1993
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This is a text in basic solid-state physics designed primarily for students of engineering, materials science, electronics, and other applied areas. Its objective is a simple, yet fairly detailed, presentation of the basic physical properties of crystalline solids and very basic device structures such as p-n junctions and quantum wells. The emphasis is on clear and simple explanations of basic physical theory and application rather than a detailed analysis of complex devices and fabrication technology. This book offers students a body of understanding that will be of lasting usefulness rather than technology that will soon be out of date. It is designed to be user-friendly in all ways.
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A good comprehensive book August 9, 2001
randy
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is a thorough and well presented book. It starts with an introduction to crystals and quantum physics so it you get all the main tools to understand solid state physics. As a matter of fact the chapters on quantum physics are exceptional. True it's somewhat a summary of any quantum physics book but it's a very good one. I used it for a one term intensive course on both quantum physics and solid state physics angling towards semiconductor physics and transistors. The author provides concise and precise explanations plus all the mathematical progression. That's where it gets slightly cumbersome and the main reason I wouldn't recommend it for self study. You pretty much need to understand the reasoning behind those equations or you won't know what it's all about. As a reference book it's wonderful because everything is there. There's no other book that deals so well with the basics tools of quantum and semiconductor physics. My only complaint is that it lacks a final chapter on transistors(both bipolar and Mos would be appreciated) that would make it a truly phenomenal book.
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