Structure and Dynamics

An Atomic View of Materials

Martin T. Dove (, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge)

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English

Oxford University Press
01 April 2002

Condensed matter physics (liquid state & solid state physics); Solid state chemistry; Crystallography; Materials science

Series: Oxford Master Series in Condensed Matter Physics 1

This book is concerned with a wide range of general principles that govern the behaviour of atoms in solids, and these principles are applied to the full range of types of materials known to man. The dual focus is on the structures of materials at an atomic level and on how the atoms vibrate inside solids. This dual focus comes together to explore how the atomic principles determine the behaviour and properties of materials. Attention is also given to experimental methods. The general principles include the factors that determine the packing of atoms to form the huge variety of structures, the formal description of real and reciprocal space, the types of atomic bonding, the formalism of atomic vibrations, and the theories of phase transitions. The tools covered include diffraction and spectroscopy, both laboratory and large-scale facilities.

By: Martin T. Dove ( Department of Earth Sciences University of Cambridge)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: v.1
Dimensions: Height: 253mm, Width: 195mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 958g
ISBN: 9780198506775
ISBN 10: 0198506775
Series: Oxford Master Series in Condensed Matter Physics 1
Pages: 356
Publication Date: 01 April 2002
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface 1: Introduction 2: Structure of materials 3: Formal description of crystal structures 4: The reciprocal lattice 5: Atomic bonding in crystals 6: Diffraction 7: Physical properties 8: Lattice dynamics 10: Experimental methods for measurements of vibrational frequencies 11: Anharmonic interactions 12: Displacive phase transitions A: Real crystals! B: Fourier analysis C: Schoenflies representation of the point groups D: Rhombohedral, trigonal and hexagonal unit cells E: Space groups F: Lattice energy minimization G: Some note on the variational theorem H: Ewald Sphere I: The Wilson Plot J: Diffraction from isotropic materials K: Calculation of physical properties L: Partition function: some key results M: Lattice sums N: Mean-square atomic displacement and temperature factors

Dr. Martin T. Dove, Mineral Physics Group, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EQ, Tel.: 01223/333482, Email: martin@esc.cam.ac.uk, Homepage: http://www.esc.cam.ac.uk/astaff/dove

Reviews for Structure and Dynamics: An Atomic View of Materials

`... excellent in many ways. It will be a useful book in the teaching of condensed matter physics, especially as it does achieve a substantial upgrading of the structural aspects of the subject, so long ignored by existing books. [...] I shall definitely be recommending it to my undergraduates when it appears. ' Prof. Mike Glazer, University of Oxford `... fills a gap in the current literature in treating solids without any reference to the electrons. This leaves enough space for a competent coverage of topics which are often skimmed over in books which attempt to be more comprehensive, and also makes the structural aspects of crystallography accessible to students with limited knowledge in physics.' Dr Graeme Ackland, University of Edinburgh `'Structure and Dynamics' is a superbly planned and written book, with carefully selected material and well-chosen examples. [...] Most of the material is given at a remarkable level of simplicity. It is characterised by deep insight, ease of style, and great pedagogical value. It can be equally useful to students and teachers, and has every reason to become a classical book in its field. ' Dr. Artem Oganov, University College London