Band Theory and Electronic Properties of Solids

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Band Theory and Electronic Properties of Solids

John Singleton

Oxford Master Series in Physics

Responds to lack of up-to-date books on band theory for final-year undergraduates
Fills gap between undergraduate books and current research activities
Basic models of band theory presented in a concise and rigorous manner
Wide range of self-contained, topical material based on extensive teaching experience
Pedagogical style, abundant tutorial material (illustrations, examples, revision points, problem sets, etc.)

Band Theory and Electronic Properties of Solids

John Singleton

Oxford Master Series in Physics

Description

This latest text in the new Oxford Master Series in Physics provides a much need introduction to band theory and the electronic properties of materials. Written for students in physics and material science, the book takes a pedagogical approach to the subject through the extensive use of illustrations, examples and problem sets. The author draws on his extensive experience teaching band theory to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of the field. Considerable attention is paid to the vocabulary and quantum-mechanical training necessary to learn about the electronic, optical and structural properties of materials in science and technology. The text also offers several chapters on the newest experimental techniques used to study band structure. Concise yet rigorous, it fills a long overdue gap between student texts and current research activities.

Band Theory and Electronic Properties of Solids

John Singleton

Oxford Master Series in Physics

Table of Contents

Preface
1. Metals: the Drude and Sommerfeld models
2. The quantum mechanics of particles in a periodic potential
3. The nearly free electron model
4. The tight-binding model
5. Some general points about band structure
6. Semiconductors and insulators
7. Band structure engineering
8. Measurement of band structure
9. Transport of heat and electricity in metals and semiconductors
10. Magneto-resistance in three-dimensional systems
11. Magneto-resistance in two-dimensional systems and the quantum Hall effect
12. Inhomogeneous and hot carrier distribution in semiconductors
A. Useful terminology in condensed matter physics
B. Derivation of density of states in k-space
C. Derivation of distribution functions
D. Phonons
E. The Bohr model of hydrogen
F. Experimental considerations in measuring resistivity and Hall effect
G. Canonical momentum
H. Superconductivity
I. Symbols
J. Solutions and additional hints for selected exercises
Index.

Band Theory and Electronic Properties of Solids

John Singleton

Oxford Master Series in Physics

Reviews and Awards

"This textbook for advanced physics and engineering students begins by introducing two tractable limits of Bloch's theorem in three dimensions, and demonstrates that both extreme limits give rise to bands with band gaps between them. Singleton (physics, Oxford) then explains semiconductors bands, the idea of artificial structures, techniques used to measure the bandstructures of solids, and recent research in the field."--SciTech Book News

"The Oxford Master Series in Condensed Matter Physics offers an appealing alternative to conventional texts: a set of slim volumes, each on a separate topic and complete with exercises, written by active researchers who can combine a current perspective with the presentation of the relevant fundamental principles. ... The warm informality of the style makes us readers feel as if they were attending the lectures. ... this book is highly recommended. Its readable and enjoyable format will help students to develop an intuition for electronic properties."--Physics Today