Hofmann P. Solid State Physics: An Introduction

Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, 2008. – 233 p. – ISBN: 3527408614.Filling a gap in the literature for a brief course in solid state physics, this is a clear and concise introduction that not only describes all the basic phenomena and concepts, but also discusses such advanced issues as magnetism and superconductivity. This textbook
assumes only basic mathematical knowledge on the part of the reader and includes more than 100 discussion questions and some 70 problems, with solutions as well as further supplementary material available free to lecturers from the Wiley-VCH website.Chemical Bonding in Solids
Crystal Structures
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties of the Lattice
Electronic Properties of Metals: Classical Approach
Electronic Properties of Metals: Quantum Mechanical Approach
Semiconductors
Magnetism
Dielectrics
Superconductivity
Finite Solids and Nanostructures