Fundamentals of Condensed Matter Physics is a textbook by Marvin L. Cohen, aimed at graduate students in physics. It provides a thorough and compact introduction to the main areas and current topics within condensed matter physics. The book covers theories and techniques that enable students to develop both theoretical and experimental knowledge for research and teaching.
Contents
This textbook begins with an introduction to modern models of solids, viewed through the interactions between atoms and elementary excitations. It then discusses the fundamental electronic structure and many-particle interactions as a basis for understanding various properties of material systems. Topics include electronic, structural, vibrational, thermal, optical, transport, magnetic, and superconducting characteristics, as well as computational methods. With 246 illustrations, 9 tables, and 100 exercises with solutions, the book supports both understanding and application in condensed matter physics.
Product specifications
- Author: Marvin L. Cohen (University of California, Berkeley)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication date: 2016-05-26
- Number of pages: 464
- ISBN: 9780521513319
- Subject: Condensed matter physics (liquid state and solid state physics)
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Physics / Condensed Matter
Author
Marvin L. Cohen is a University Professor of Physics at the University of California, Berkeley, and a Senior Faculty Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His research spans a broad spectrum within theoretical condensed matter physics. He is a member of prestigious academies and has received various scientific awards. Cohen is known for his contributions to fundamental research and education in matter physics.