Author Description
This book has been written for those who study or professionally deal with solid state physics. It contains modern concepts about the physics of electrons in solids. It is written using a minimum of mathematics. The emphasis is laid on various physical models aimed at stimulating creative thinking. The book helps the reader choose the most efficient scheme of an experiment or the optimal algorithm of a calculation. Boltzmann and hopping types of conductivity are compared. The qualitative theory of weak localization is presented and its links with the true localization and metal-insulator transitions. Processes that determine the structure of impurity bands are revealed. The concepts introduced in this book are applied to descriptions of granular metals and quasicrystals, as well as the integer quantum Hall effect, emphasizing their universality.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the fundamental behavior of electrons in disordered solid-state systems, focusing on how structural irregularities influence electronic transport properties. V. F. Gantmakher, a physicist with extensive experience in condensed matter research, synthesizes complex theoretical frameworks into accessible physical models. By prioritizing conceptual understanding over rigorous mathematical derivation, the author provides a framework for researchers to analyze conductivity, localization, and phase transitions in diverse materials.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of Boltzmann and hopping conductivity mechanisms.
- Qualitative theory of weak localization and its relationship to metal-insulator transitions.
- Examination of impurity band structures in disordered solids.
- Applications to granular metals, quasicrystals, and the integer quantum Hall effect.
Scope Limits
- The text avoids heavy mathematical formalism, focusing instead on qualitative physical intuition.
- It does not serve as an exhaustive encyclopedic reference for all solid-state phenomena.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts frequently cite this work as a valuable resource for students and professionals seeking to build physical intuition regarding disordered systems. Readers often note that the text successfully bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical experimental design without relying on excessive mathematical complexity.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2005-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191524379
ISBN-13:
9780191524370
Science
Physics
Academic
Solid-State Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Earth Sciences