Solid State Physics

"• `Solid State Physics’ by Dr. Rita John builds strong foundation of the course. It systematically develops topics with micro-details as part of analysis providing comprehensive coverage to topics spanning from `Introduction to Solids’, Bonding in Solids, Crystal Structures, Thermal Properties, Electrical Properties, Semiconductors. • The text is further supplemented with advanced topics like Phonons in Solids, Electrons in Solids, Magnetism with an objective of exposing the readers to the essentials with necessary mathematical details. • Recent breakthroughs in research are mentioned in all chapters that motivate the readers towards the important topics in `Solid State Physics’. A dedicated chapter on nano solids presents recent trends in nano-science and technology. • To enhance learning in the subject it has rich pedagogical tools such as chapter outline, summary, solved problems, objective type questions, review questions, unsolved problems etc."