Stadnik Z.M. (Ed.) Physical Properties of Quasicrystals

Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1999, 438 pages, ISBN10: 3540651888Quasicrystals are a new form of the solid state which differ from the other two known forms, crystalline and amorphous, by possesing a new type of long-range translational order, called quasiperiodicty, and a noncrystallographic orientational order. This book provides an up-to-date description of the unusual physical properties of these new materials. Emphasis is placed on the experimental results, which are compared with those of the corresponding crystalline and amorphous systems and discussed in terms of modern theoretical models. Written by leading authorities in the field, the book will be of great use both to experienced workers in the field and to uninitiated graduate students.Metallurgy of Quasicrystals
Crystallography of Quasicrystals
Experimental Determination of the Structure of Quasicrystals
Electronic Transport Properties of Quasicrystals - Experimental Results
Theory of Electronic Structure in Quasicrystals
Elementary Excitations and Physical Properties
Spectroscopic Studies of the Electronic Structure
Magnetic Properties of Quasicrystals
Surface Science of Quasicrystals
Mechanical Properties of Quasicrystals
Toward Industrial Applications