
A Text-Book on Crystal Physics
W. A. Wooster(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 26. May 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
318 pages
978-1-316-61192-0 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1938, this textbook was primarily designed for university students to provide a solid grounding in the science of crystal physics. Previous knowledge of materials science is considered a prerequisite for the content as well as a solid understanding of physics, mathematics and crystallography. Throughout this book a two-fold purpose has been kept in view - 'to present the classical treatment of the physical properties of crystals in terms of tensor notation and also to indicate the lines of development of modern theoretical and experimental research'. Chapters are broad in scope, detailed and clearly written; chapter titles include, 'Conduction', 'Electric induction' and 'Elasticity'. Multiple diagrams are included throughout for reference. Encompassing the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of the subject and its rapid scientific developments, this textbook will be of significant value to students of physics as well to anyone with an interest in crystallography, geology and the history of education.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
450 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-316-61192-0 (9781316611920)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction; 1. The application of tensor notation to crystal physics; 2. Homogeneous deformation; 3. Conduction; 4. Induction; 5. Some problems in crystal optics; 6. Piezo-electricity; 7. Pyro-electricity; 8. Elasticity.