This textbook sets out to enable readers to understand fundamental aspects underlying quantum macroscopic phenomena in solids, primarily through the modern experimental techniques and results. The classic independent-electrons approach for describing the electronic structure in terms of energy bands helps explain the occurrence of metals, insulators and semiconductors. It is underlined that superconductivity and magnetism can only be understood by taking into account the interactions between electrons. The text recounts the experimental observations that have revealed the main properties of the superconductors and were essential to track its physical origin. While fundamental concepts are underlined, those which are required to describe the high technology applications, present or future, are emphasized as well. Problem sets involve experimental approaches and tools which support a practical understanding of the materials and their behaviour.
| ISBN: | 9783642266140 |
| Publication date: | 2nd January 2013 |
| Author: | Henri Alloul |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 618 pages |
| Series: | Graduate Texts in Physics |
| Genres: |
Condensed matter physics (liquid state and solid state physics) Engineering applications of electronic, magnetic, optical materials Electricity, electromagnetism and magnetism Physical chemistry |