Charles Kittel's Introduction to Solid State Physics, Global Edition is an English-language textbook aimed at solid state physics. This book covers the core concepts of solid-state physics and is designed for higher education students.
The book emphasizes the physical principles of solid state, with less focus on formal mathematics. It provides an accessible and consistently taught text that has been a standard for physics students for more than 60 years. The Global Edition also includes more extensive practice problems at the end of each chapter.
Topics include, among others, general physics and solid state physics, fitting within the subject areas Physics, SCIENCE / Physics / General and Solid state physics.