Electronic Properties of Materials An Introduction for Engineers

Electronic Properties of Materials An Introduction for Engineers by Rolf E. Humme

Contents of Electronic Properties of Materials

PART 1. Fundamentals of Electron Theory
CHAPTER 1. Introduction.
CHAPTER 2. Wave Properties of Electrons.
CHAPTER 3. The Schrödinger Equation.
CHAPTER 4. Solution of the Schrödinger Equation for Four Specific Problems.
CHAPTER 5. Energy Bands in Crystals.
CHAPTER 6. Electrons in a Crystal.
PART 2. Electrical Properties of Materials
CHAPTER 7. Electrical Conduction in Metals and Alloys.
CHAPTER 8. Semiconductors.
CHAPTER 9. Electrical Conduction in Polymers, Ceramies, and Amorphous Materials.
PART 3. Optical Properties of Materials
CHAPTER 10. The Optical Constants.
CHAPTER 11. Atomistic Theory of the Optical Properties.
CHAPTER 12. Quantum Mechanical Treatment of the Optical Properties.
CHAPTER 13. Applications.
PART 4. Magnetic Properties of Materials
CHAPTER 14. Foundations of Magnetism.
CHAPTER 15. Magnetic Phenomena and Their Interpretation-Classical Approach.
CHAPTER 16. Quantum Mechanical Considerations.
CHAPTER 17. Applications.
PART 5. Thermal Properties of Materials
CHAPTER 18. Introduction.
CHAPTER 19. Fundamentals or Thermal Properties.
CHAPTER 20. Heat Capacity.
CHAPTER 21. Thermal Conduction.
CHAPTER 22. Thermal Expansion.