There have been few books devoted to the study of phonons, a major area of condensed matter physics. The Physics of Phonons is a comprehensive theoretical discussion of the most important topics, including some topics not previously presented in book form. Although primarily the…
The best way to understand crystals is to see and touch them. This book is part of a kit that includes many of the things you will need to examine crystals, close-up and to learn more about them.
Ch. I. Phenomenological theory of first-order phase transitions. 1. Introduction. 2. Basic concepts of the Landau theory of phase transitions. 3. The angular and radial problems in the Landau theory of structural transitions. 4. Symmetry predicted first-order phase transitions. …
This book deals with the phenomenological theory of first-order structural phase transitions, with a special emphasis on reconstructive transformations in which a group-subgroup relationship between the symmetries of the phases is absent. It starts with a unified presentation of…
This book deals with the phenomenological theory of first-order structural phase transitions, with a special emphasis on reconstructive transformations in which a group-subgroup relationship between the symmetries of the phases is absent. It starts with a unified presentation of…
Crystals: the only book you'll ever need
by Jackson, Cass, Jackson, Janie
fromPlain & simple (Weiser Books)