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Synopsis
Ferraris (crystallography, University of Turin, Italy) offers a comprehensive treatment of theories and applications in the field. The representation of complex modules as the basis for a systematic description of polytypes and homologous/polysomatic series is applied to the modeling of unknown structures and the understanding of nanoscale defects and intergrowths in materials. The order/disorder theory is covered and its role in developing a systematic theory of polytypism is explored, and the theory of twinning at both the unit- cell and micro scales is examined. The book is intended for researchers in the field of crystalline materials. Parts of the book can be integrated into undergraduate solid state courses. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR