Atomistic Properties of SolidsThe book deals with atomistic properties of solids which are determined by the crystal structure, interatomic forces and atomic displacements influenced by the effects of temperature, stress and electric fields. The book gives equal importance to experimental details and theory. There are full chapters dedicated to the tensor nature of physical properties, mechanical properties, lattice vibrations, crystal structure determination and ferroelectricity. The other crystalline states like nano-, poly-, liquid- and quasi crystals are discussed. Several new topics like nonlinear optics and the Rietveld method are presented in the book. The book lays emphasis on the role of symmetry in crystal properties. Comprehensiveness is the strength of the book; this allows users at different levels a choice of chapters according to their requirements. |
Contents
| 1 | |
| 11 | |
Crystallography | 65 |
Diffraction of Radiation by Crystals Principles and Experimental Methods | 115 |
Principles of Crystal Structure Determination | 165 |
Cohesion | 209 |
Tensor Nature of Physical Properties | 233 |
Chapter 8 Mechanical Properties of Solids | 260 |
Lattice Vibrations | 328 |
Chapter 11 Dielectrics | 373 |
Piezo Pyro and Ferroelectricity | 405 |
Optical Properties of Insulators | 445 |
Defects in Crystals I Point Defects | 471 |
Defects in Crystals II Dislocations | 510 |
Other Crystalline Forms | 561 |
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Other editions - View all
Atomistic Properties of Solids Dinker Sirdeshmukh,Lalitha Sirdeshmukh,K. G. Subhadra No preview available - 2013 |
Atomistic Properties of Solids Dinker Sirdeshmukh,Lalitha Sirdeshmukh,K. G. Subhadra No preview available - 2011 |
Common terms and phrases
alkali halides amplitude angle atoms axes axis BaTiO3 beam bond Burgers vector calculated called centre of symmetry charge coefficients components coordinates covalent crystal growth crystal systems curve Debye defects density determination dielectric constant dipole direction discussed displacement edge dislocation elastic constants electron equation etch pits experimental ferroelectric Fhkl field film frequency given in Table glide plane Hence hexagonal impurity intensities interatomic ionic crystals ions lattice constant Let us consider linear liquid crystals material melting metal method molecules NaCl neutron observed optical parallel parameters phase phonon Phys piezoelectric point group polarizability positive quadric quartz quasicrystals reciprocal lattice reflections refractive index relation rotation sample scattering screw dislocation second-rank tensor shown in Fig single crystal Sirdeshmukh solution space group specific heat stress structure factor surface symmetry elements tetragonal theory thermal expansion transition temperature unit cell vacancies values vapour vibration wave wavelength X-ray diffraction