Imperfections in Crystalline Solids van Wei Cai and William D. Nix is an English-language textbook that provides insight into the properties of imperfections in crystalline materials. This reference work is suitable for students and professionals who are seeking in-depth and practical knowledge.
The book discusses the properties of defects in crystalline solids and provides students with a workable foundation in mechanics and thermodynamics applied to material defects. Beginning with an introduction to defects and an overview of elasticity and statistical thermodynamics, it offers a detailed explanation of point, line, and planar defects, with attention to structure, thermodynamics, and kinetics.
With numerous exercises at the end of each chapter and online available solutions and MATLAB programs, this textbook supports independent use and a deep understanding of defect properties in crystalline solids.
Relevant themes include materials science, crystallography, and general materials science within technology and engineering.
Series: MRS-Cambridge Materials Fundamentals