Sirdeshmukh D.B., Sirdeshmukh L., Subhadra K.G. Atomistic Properties of Solids

Springer, 2011. — 627 p. — (Springer Series in Materials Science 147). — ISBN: 3642199704.The book deals with atomistic properties of solids which are determined by the crystal structure, interatomic forces and atomic displacements influenced by the effects of temperature, stress and electric fields. The book gives equal importance to experimental details and theory. There are full chapters dedicated to the tensor nature of physical properties, mechanical properties, lattice vibrations, crystal structure determination and ferroelectricity. The other crystalline states like nano-, poly-, liquid- and quasi crystals are discussed. Several new topics like nonlinear optics and the Rietveld method are presented in the book. The book lays emphasis on the role of symmetry in crystal properties. Comprehensiveness is the strength of the book; this allows users at different levels a choice of chapters according to their requirements.Crystal Growth
Crystallography
Diffraction of Radiation by Crystals (Principles and Experimental Methods)
Principles of Crystal Structure Determination
Cohesion
Tensor Nature of Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties of Solids
Thermal Properties
Lattice Vibrations
Dielectrics
Piezo-, Pyro- and Ferroelectricity
Optical Properties of Insulators
Defects in Crystals I (Point Defects)
Defects in Crystals II: Dislocations
Other Crystalline Forms