Introduction to Solid State Physics by M.A. Wahab

Solid state physics is the branch of physics that studies the properties and behavior of solids, such as metals, semiconductors, insulators, magnets, superconductors, and nanomaterials. It is a vast and diverse field that encompasses many sub-disciplines, such as crystallography, electronic structure, magnetism, optical phenomena, thermal physics, and quantum mechanics.

One of the books that provides a comprehensive introduction to solid state physics is Solid State Physics: Structure and Properties of Materials by M.A. Wahab. This book is divided into eighteen chapters that cover structure related aspects, such as lattice and crystal structures, bonding, packing and diffusion; electrical properties, such as free electron theory, band theory, semiconductors and superconductivity; magnetic properties, such as dia-, para-, ferro-, antiferro- and ferri-magnetism; optical properties, such as reflection, refraction, absorption and emission of light by solids; and mechanical properties, such as elasticity, plasticity and fracture.




Introduction To Solid State Physics By M.a.wahab