Solid State Physics provides a broad introduction to some of the principal areas of the physical phenomena in solid materials and is aimed broadly at undergraduate students of physics and engineering related subjects. The physical properties of materials are intimately related to the crystalline symmetry of atoms as well as the atomic species present. This includes the electronic, mechanical, magnetic and optical properties of all materials. These subjects are treated in depth and aim to provide the reader with the tools necessary for an understanding of the varied phenomena of materials. Particular emphasis is given to the reaction of mate!rials to specific stimuli, such as the application of electric and magnetic fields. Nanotechnologies are based on the formation of nano-sized elements and structures. The final chapter of the book provides a broad introduction to the topic and uses some of the main tools of solid state physics to explain the behavior of nanomaterials and why they are of importance for future technologies. Features +Provides a broad introduction to the principal areas of the physical phenomena in solid materials +Includes the electronic, mechanical, magnetic and optical properties of all materials +Explains the behavior of nanomaterials and why they are of importance for future technologies Brief Table of Contents 1: Introduction to Solid State Physics. 2: Crystallinity in Solids. 3: Crystal Structure Determination. 4: Imperfections in Crystalline Order. 5: Lattice Vibrations. 6: Free Electrons in Metals. 7: Band Theories of Solids. 8: Electron Dynamics and Transport Phenomena. 9: Semiconductors. 10: Magnetic Materials and Phenomena. 11: Superconductivity. 12: Dielectric Materials. 13: Nanotechnologies and Nano-physics. Appendices. About the Author David S. Schmool completed his doctoral studies at the University of York. He has held research posts in several Universities in the UK, Italy, Spain, and France. 9781942270720 The Special Theory of Relativity Dennis Morris 9781942270737 Computational Physics Darren Walker 9781942270744 Basic Electromagnetic Theory James Babington 9781942270775 Solid State Physics David Schmool 9781942270782 Newtonian Mechanics Derek Raine 9781942270799 Quantum Mechanics Dennis Morris 9781942270805 Physics Lab Experiments Matthew French