Introduction to the physics of matter [electronic resource] : basic atomic, molecular, and solid-state physics / Nicola Manini.
Manini, Nicola, author.
2014
QC171.2
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Title Introduction to the physics of matter [electronic resource] : basic atomic, molecular, and solid-state physics / Nicola Manini.
Author Manini, Nicola, author.
ISBN 9783319143828 electronic book
3319143824 electronic book
9783319143811
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14382-8
Published Cham : Springer, 2014.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xi, 276 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-319-14382-8 doi
Call Number QC171.2
Dewey Decimal Classification 530
Summary This book offers an up-to-date, compact presentation of basic topics in the physics of matter, from atoms to molecules to solids, including elements of statistical mechanics. The adiabatic separation of the motion of electrons and nuclei in matter and its spectroscopic implications are outlined for molecules and recalled regularly in the study of the dynamics of gases and solids. Numerous experiments are described and more than 160 figures give a clear visual impression of the main concepts. Sufficient detail of mathematical derivations is provided to enable students to follow easily. The focus is on present-day understanding and especially on phenomena fitting various independent-particle models. The historical development of this understanding, and phenomena such as magnetism and superconductivity, where interparticle interactions and nonadiabatic effects play a crucial role, are mostly omitted. A final outlook section stimulates the curiosity of the reader to pursue the study of such advanced topics in graduate courses.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed January 30, 2015).
Series Undergraduate lecture notes in physics.
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Basic ingredients
Typical scales
Atoms
One-electron atom/ions
Many-electron atoms
Molecules
The adiabatic separation
Chemical and nonchemical bonding
Statistical physics
Equilibrium ensembles
Ideal systems
Solids
The microscopic structure of solids
Electrons in crystals.

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