Preface to the Fourth Edition Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition PART Ⅰ Fundamentals of Electron Theory CHAPTER 1 Introduction CHAPTER 2 The Wave-Particle Duality Problems CHAPTER 3 The Schrodinger Equation 3.1 The Time-Independent Schrodinger Equation 3.2 The Time-Dependent Schrodinger Equation 3.3 Special Properties of Vibrational Problems Problems CHAPTER 4 Solution of the Schrodinger Equation for Four Specific Problems 4.1 Free Electrons 4.2 Electron in a Potential Well (Bound Electron) 4.3 Finite Potential Barrier (Tunnel Effect) 4.4 Electron in a Periodic Field of a Crystal (The Solid State) Problems CHAPTER 5 Energy Bands in Crystals 5.1 One-Dimensional Zone Schemes 5.2 One- and Two-Dimensional Brillouin Zones 5.3 Three-Dimensional Brillouin Zones 5.4 Wigner-Seitz Cells 5.5 Translation Vectors and the Reciprocal Lattice 5.6 Free Electron Bands 5.7 Band Structures for Some Metals and Semiconductors 5.8 Curves and Planes of Equal Energy Problems CHAPTER 6 Electrons in a Crystal 6.1 Fermi Energy and Fermi Surface 6.2 Fermi Distribution Function 6.3 Density of States 6.4 Complete Density of States Function Within a Band 6.5 Population Density 6.6 Consequences of the Band Model 6.7 Effective Mass 6.8 Conclusion Problems Suggestions for Further Reading (Part I) PART Ⅱ Electrical Properties of Materials CHAPTER 7 Electrical Conduction in Metals and Alloys 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Survey 7.3 Conductivity---Classical Electron Theory 7.4 Conductivity--Quantum Mechanical Considerations 7.5 Experimental Results and Their Interpretation 7.5.1 Pure Metals 7.5.2 Alloys 7.5.3 Ordering
7.6. Superconductivity 7.6.1 Experimental Results 7.6.2 Theory PART Ⅲ Optical Properties of Materials PART Ⅳ Magnetic Properties of Materials PART Ⅴ Thermal Properties of Materials Appendices About the Author Index
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