Download or read book Introductory Solid State Physics written by H.P. Myers and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1997-04-26 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assuming an elementary knowledge of quantum and statistical physics, this book provides a comprehensive guide to principal physical properties of condensed matter, as well as the underlying theory necessary for a proper understanding of their origins. The subject matter covers the principal features of condensed matter physics, but with particular accent on the properties of metal alloys. Relevance to technical applications is recognized.